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!"

really busy these past

huffed, clearly upset. "You never used to be like this! Even when your work was crazy, you

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

just really haven't had a

important lawyer, but he still comes to the hospital every day to be with me. Mom, isn't your job as important

her lips together,

a child and didn't understand, but his words still stung.

even fell

listen to his grandmother, and that she should rest and get better

Irwin was

impatient and a little hurt. "Are you even listening

snapping back to the moment with a weary sigh.

your cooking! I haven't had your food in days, and I'm not happy about

back, I'll make you all your favorite dishes. Don't be

have to make a lot!" Irwin insisted. "I want your

"Deal."

are you

thought for a moment. "About a week,

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