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 by?" she

time," Julia said, beckoning

by her

basket was delivered a little while ago by a young man-he said it was on

paused. "Did he

me to

Briony frowned.

was Stewart trying to

with Ms. Lockwood now? And you two

wants to be polite, since we've known each other for a

make it clean. Don't let things drag out. Ms. Lockwood's a public figure—I just don't want another

with Rosita. I have no intention of putting

is impressive, but he's not the right one for you. Once the divorce is settled, you're still

nodded. "I understand,

the hospital, Briony waited

cab ride back to her studio, Briony

you. Also, my mom knows about the divorce now,

sigh of relief after

she could even put her phone away, Stewart

hesitated for a second,