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.

had been left ajar, and

called out again, running toward her with a pet carrier clutched in his

wore a knitted beanie, his cheeks rosy

hand into his pocket and muttering under his breath, “Why is this

his sharp gaze narrowing slightly when he

front of Briony, beaming with excitement as he

Briony was taken aback.

giving her a

person, but knowing this was a gift

couldn't resist asking, "Why are you giving me

says every woman loves cute little animals like kittens!"

brow furrowed, and the faint spark of

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

line—“a kitten can replace Grandma Julia❞—stabbed Briony

keep her rising anger in check. Her voice was