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.

door had been left ajar, and Stewart walked in, Irwin

out again, running toward her with a pet carrier

Irwin approach. He wore a knitted beanie, his cheeks

hand into his pocket and muttering

his sharp gaze narrowing slightly when he noticed

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

Briony was taken aback.

giving her

but knowing this was a gift from Irwin, she

innocent, hopeful face, she couldn't resist asking, "Why are you giving me a

Rosita says every woman loves cute little animals like

faint spark of hope in her chest quickly

said Grandma Julia isn't here anymore, so you must be really lonely. She told me a kitten can keep you company instead of Grandma Julia.

Grandma Julia❞—stabbed Briony straight in the

to keep her rising anger in check. Her voice was