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."

stood off to the side, wordless, his brow furrowed, the concern on

three of them made their way to the doors of the operating room. James

Briony's arm and walked her in. The heavy doors

...

judge's gavel hit the bench, marking the end of the case. The verdict: the plaintiff had won the lawsuit for

only to have the victim's parents hurrying after

you, Attorney Wentworth! Thank

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

gentle. "This is my

couldn't find anyone in all of Northborough willing to help us-no one but you, Attorney Wentworth..." The mother's tears streamed

outside of it, he'd never been comfortable

over at

us too much credit. Attorney Wentworth only did what any good lawyer should do. The case is won-go

the comforting to Carl and walked

inside, he pulled out his phone and saw several missed calls from Jason.

answered immediately, his voice urgent and loud. "Finally! You have no idea who I just ran into at the hospital-guess who was in