Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

"Woof woof!" The golden retriever puppy barked eagerly in response.

James chimed in with a grin, "Honestly, I think 'Woof Woof' is kind of a cute name!"

The puppy turned to James and let out a whimper, sounding adorably aggrieved.

James's eyes widened in surprise. "No way, did it just understand me?"

"Golden retrievers are really smart," Briony replied, smiling. “I think he just doesn't like your name. He probably prefers 'Lucky'."

"Woof woof!" the puppy barked again, clearly in agreement.

Watching the puppy respond to Briony's every word, James shook his head in mock defeat. "Alright, I give up! You really are his chosen human."

For the first time in days, Briony's lifeless eyes brightened, just a little, as she looked at the puppy.

She was about to let the puppy out when a familiar voice suddenly echoed from outside

"Mom!"

Briony froze in place.

studio door had been left ajar, and Stewart walked

running toward her with a pet carrier clutched

He wore a knitted beanie, his

into his pocket and

his sharp gaze narrowing slightly when he

of Briony, beaming with excitement as he lifted the carrier high. "Look, Mom! I brought you

Briony was taken aback.

was giving

of a cat person, but knowing this was a gift from Irwin,

face, she couldn't resist asking, "Why are

woman loves cute little animals like kittens!"

faint spark of hope in her chest quickly

be really lonely. She told me a kitten can keep you company instead of Grandma Julia.

Grandma Julia❞—stabbed Briony

looked at Irwin, struggling to keep her rising anger in check. Her voice was tight. "I