Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

"You have nothing to worry about. You're Dr. Joyner's friend, and you're one of the few people Mr. Wentworth pays special attention to. I promise I'll keep an extra eye on things for you."

One of the few people Stewart ever goes out of his way for?

Briony couldn't help but find that ironic.

She didn't say anything, though—just thanked him again, then left the office.

Cedric Clarke stood in the doorway, watching Briony's retreating figure with a complicated look on his face.

After several interactions, he was pretty sure of one thing: Briony wasn't fazed by Stewart at all.

And yet, Stewart's attitude towards her was...strange.

Something about their relationship just felt off.

Cedric pulled out his phone, scrolled to Stella's contact, and dialed her number...

...

On the way back, Briony's thoughts kept drifting.

She just couldn't figure Stewart out.

When she returned to her mother's hospital room, the first thing she noticed was a fruit basket sitting on the table.

stop

Julia said, beckoning her over. "Come

sat down by

a little while ago by a young

"Did he say anything

"Just told me

Briony frowned.

was Stewart trying

Lockwood now?

reassured her. "Stewart probably just wants to be polite, since we've known each other for a while. That's

things drag out. Ms.

know. Stewart's in love with Rosita. I have no

Julia sighed. "Attorney Wentworth is impressive, but he's not the right one for you.

nodded. "I

hospital, Briony waited until her mother was

her studio, Briony thought for a

match. Thank you. Also, my mom knows about the divorce now, so please don't send anything

sigh of relief

even put her phone away,

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