Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Briony let out a cold laugh. "Honestly, the thought that I raised a child for you and Rosita for five years makes me sick."

Stewart slammed on the brakes.

The screech of tires cut through the night.

The Maybach stopped at the side of the road.

"Briony, Irwin really sees you as his mother," Stewart said, meeting her gaze in the rearview mirror. "Don't you think that's a little harsh?"

Briony looked away, her hand tightening at her side. She knew Irwin was innocent -she'd never once taken her anger out on him. But tonight, she had to say what needed to be said.

Her face remained cold. "I'm just telling the truth."

Stewart let out a derisive snort, his handsome face shadowed with anger. He was about to speak when his phone rang.

It was Rosita.

He hesitated, then answered. "Rosita... Don't worry, I'll be home soon."

When the call ended, Stewart turned toward Briony. But before he could say a word, she spoke.

"Unlock the door. I'm getting out."

Stewart pressed his lips together in frustration, but said nothing. He unlocked the doors.

Briony pushed open the door and stepped out of the car.

Maybach pulled away into

a cold, bitter smile.

much as a single word

was right—no one in Northborough had luck like

far from downtown. Briony took out her

harsh and blinding. She

black Range Rover slowed to

open, and a young man with sharp, striking features stepped out. He slammed the door with

"Briony!"

clothes, and his face was good enough for a magazine cover-if he

stared at him, frowning

you to pick me up from the airport after the

was silent for a moment,

for me. Briony, you're unbelievable! You're the most unreliable person I know! No wonder the professor hasn't spoken to you in five years he

together, guilt flickering

was my mistake. I promise it won't happen

caught off guard by how

even finished yelling at

caught sight

"What...what happened

of sharing private matters with people she barely knew.

I meant..." James rubbed

not like this is the first

his stomach gave

stomach, one eyebrow raised. "To make it up to