Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Stella quietly stepped back, moved to the side, and pulled out her phone. Keeping her expression carefully neutral, she opened WhatsApp and began typing a

discreet message...

"You think just saying that is enough to make me believe you?" Stewart stared at Briony, his breathing growing heavier and more erratic. "Briony, you wouldn't— how could you dare-" He broke off abruptly, wracked by a fit of harsh coughing. The next moment, bright red blood spattered from his lips.

"Stewart!"

Cedric Clarke cried out, just barely managing to catch Stewart's tall frame as he staggered and collapsed in shock.

"Where's the gurney? Hurry-get him to the ER!"

The room erupted into chaos as Stewart was rushed to the emergency room.

The window of time while Stewart was being treated gave Briony the perfect opportunity.

Stella had already messaged Dr. Grant, the hospital's director, asking her to help alter Briony's medical records.

Just then, Stella's phone rang. It was Dr. Grant calling back.

missing?" Stella exclaimed in surprise. "Is it a system

Grant replied, "I checked with IT. Apparently, there was a glitch during some routine maintenance. They're working on restoring the files-it might take

that's convenient. At least we don't have to

quickly

the records completely blank. Stewart would never

you suggest?" Stella blinked.

"There's another surgery that

"What kind?" Stella asked.

a crook of her

whispered

were wide with surprise. After a long moment, she grinned and gave Briony a big thumbs-up. "Bryn,

watching the two women whispering conspiratorially right in front of him, feeling

What are you talking about that I can't hear? Have you even

"Be

James: "...?"

rib, a head wound, and a mild concussion. After surgery, he was transferred