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

can call me. If I'm not busy with work, you can come see me. But I won't be coming back here

daze, struggling to process

both his mom and dad were in a

did I do something wrong?" he

isn't your fault. It's a decision your father and I made as

Dad? Why don't you want

Where had he heard

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

a moment, Briony spoke softly. "Irwin, whether or not I have someone new in my life, it doesn't change

shouted. "You're leaving because of your new boyfriend! You don't want this family! You don't

never imagined

who told

chair and stormed into the living room. He grabbed his

myself! You lied and said you were