Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 28

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

want this marriage finalized as soon as possible? Wasn't he worried someone might leak the news and tarnish Rosita's reputation, painting her

he have

only wanted to end this warped, one-sided marriage

sooner we're done, the better-for both of us."

gave a noncommittal "Alright,"

I have one copy of the marriage certificate. The other's in the nightstand drawer in the

Briony hung up

phone down when the bedroom

poked her head in.

herself.

hand hurting again? Can't sleep?" Julia came into the room and sat beside her, her gaze full of concern as she took in Briony's

Kensingtons despise me, and

into

protested, alarmed.

"I just think... without me, maybe you'd

"Don't say that. You've done nothing wrong -they have. Don't

you can. But I

as long as you're here." Briony hugged her tightly. "Mom,

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