Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Stella handled Briony's hospital admission first, then led her to the ward to change into a hospital gown.

Once Briony had changed, they went through a series of routine checkups.

The test results would be ready in half an hour.

That wait felt endless. Briony stood by the window, silent and still.

Stella and James kept her company, quietly staying nearby without intruding.

Thirty minutes ticked by before the results finally arrived-everything was normal, and she was cleared for surgery.

At that moment, a message came from the operating room: they were ready.

"Bryn," Stella called softly, "it's time. We should go to the OR."

Briony's lashes fluttered as she slowly turned around.

Stella walked over and wrapped her in a gentle hug. "Don't be nervous. I'll be right there with you," she reassured her.

Briony's reply was barely above a whisper. "Okay."

wordless, his brow furrowed, the concern on his face

made their way to the

in. The heavy doors swung shut

...

bench, marking the end of the case. The verdict: the plaintiff had won the lawsuit for sexual assault against a

into the corridor, only to have the victim's parents hurrying

you, Attorney

dressed in plain clothes, fell to their knees, thanking Stewart over and over as they bowed

steady but gentle. "This is my duty as your attorney.

all of Northborough willing to help us-no one but you, Attorney Wentworth..." The mother's

courtroom, but outside of it, he'd never been comfortable with emotional

over at

Attorney Wentworth only did what any good lawyer should do.

comforting to Carl and walked away toward his car, a

several missed

"Finally! You have no idea who I just ran into at the hospital-guess who