Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 51

Two hours later, James had finished his IV drip and looked much better-more alert, more himself.

The doctor recommended that he stay at the hospital for observation, but James wouldn't hear of it.

In the end, the doctor wrote him a prescription and told him to stick to light, easily digestible meals for the next few days.

While Briony was waiting at the pharmacy, her phone buzzed. Stewart was calling her.

Three calls came in a row. She didn't answer any of them.

Finally, Stewart sent a text.

**[Irwin misses you.]**

Staring at the message, Briony hesitated for a moment. Then she sighed and called back.

The line was picked up almost instantly, and Irwin's excited little voice piped up, "Mom!"

Briony's voice softened. "Irwin, have you been good?"

"I have! But Mom, you haven't called me in days!" Irwin complained. "You promised—even when you traveled for work, you'd always call or video chat with

me!"

just been really busy these past few days," Briony apologized

your work was crazy, you never forgot about me. Do you do you

Briony was barely keeping her head above water. But remembering the promises she'd made to Irwin, her heart softened

as ever. I just really haven't had a free moment to

hospital every day to be with me. Mom, isn't your

pressed her lips together, brow furrowing

understand, but his words still stung.

herself ragged and even fell ill

good, that he'd listen

now, Irwin

a little hurt.

the moment with a weary sigh. “Be good, okay? I'll bring you a present

your cooking! I haven't had

right. When I get back, I'll make you all your favorite dishes. Don't be mad,

insisted. "I want

"Deal."

when are you coming

moment. "About a week, I

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