Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

"Irwin, there's something I need to make clear to you," Briony said.

Irwin stiffened. He was just a child, but for some reason, an uneasy feeling crept over him.

Across the table, Stewart seemed to sense what was coming, too. He set down his fork and knife, his gaze settling darkly on Briony.

Irwin blinked innocently. "What is it, Mom? What do you need to say?"

Briony looked at him, her voice steady and serious. "Irwin, your father and I are divorced."

She held his eyes. "We're not a family anymore. This isn't my home now, so I won't be coming back here again."

"Briony." Stewart's tone was edged with anger. "Don't forget what you promised me."

"I've changed my mind," Briony replied, her eyes never leaving his. "Don't worry. I'll pay back the ten million."

Stewart stared at her, frowning as if she'd said something completely absurd, his face growing darker.

"Briony, do you really think I care about the money?"

what you think," Briony

Irwin again. "Listen to me, Irwin. Your father and I have separated. If you miss me, you can call me. If I'm not busy with work, you can come see

in a daze, struggling

could tell that both his mom and dad were

he asked in

hair gently. "No, sweetheart. This isn't your fault. It's a decision your

with tears. “Then why are you leaving Dad? Why don't you want

Where had he

at the boy she'd poured her heart into for the past five years, her emotions tangled and heavy. She hated hurting him like this, but if she didn't make things clear today, Stewart would keep using Irwin as a way to control her. She didn't want to wonder anymore about Stewart's motives. What mattered now was getting out of a marriage built on lies and

not I have someone new in my life, it doesn't change the fact

your new boyfriend! You don't want this family! You don't want ME! You're

never imagined

who told

his chair and stormed into the living room. He grabbed his toys and hurled

lied and said you were on a business trip just so you