Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

On the other end of the line, Stewart paused before asking, “Why are you moving out?"

Briony could guess why he sounded so confused-he was already planning to leave Southcreek Manor to her, so from his perspective, there was no need for her to leave.

"I don't intend to keep Southcreek Manor," Briony said, taking a breath before adding, "I've already taken what I need. The rest is yours to do with as you please."

"Are you sure about this?" Stewart's voice remained cool and detached. "We can still amend the terms. If you have any requests, just say so."

"No, let's just stick to the agreement." Briony felt utterly drained; she had no

strength left to drag things out in this hollow marriage.

Even her own mother thought Stewart and Rosita made the perfect couple. In this marriage, Briony truly felt like nothing more than a pitiful clown.

Stewart didn't reply.

The silence stretched on for more than half a minute.

Finally, Briony asked, "When will you have time to file the divorce papers?"

"In a hurry, are you?"

caught off guard by his

a rush? He and Rosita had already gone public with their relationship —surely he'd want this marriage finalized as

he have

only wanted to end this warped,

done, the better-for both of

a noncommittal "Alright," then said, "Tomorrow

other's in the nightstand

Briony hung up

her phone down when the bedroom door opened a

head in.

up, steadying herself.

Can't sleep?" Julia came into the room and sat beside her, her gaze full of concern

fault," Julia sighed, voice thick with guilt. "The Kensingtons despise me,

always dragging you into my mess, Bryn. Maybe you should help me find a quiet little town somewhere, so I

you talking about?" Briony protested, alarmed. “How could I possibly leave

a weak smile. "I just think... without me, maybe

done nothing wrong -they have. Don't let them get to you.

you can. But I hate seeing you suffer

as you're here." Briony hugged her tightly. "Mom, as long as you're with me, I'll