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.

are missing?" Stella exclaimed in surprise. "Is

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

a soft laugh. "Well, that's convenient. At

hanging up, Stella quickly relayed

listened, her expression grave. "We can't leave the

you suggest?" Stella blinked. "Want me to fake an abortion

"There's another surgery that would be

"What kind?" Stella asked.

then beckoned Stella over with a crook of her finger.

leaned in, and Briony whispered

After a long moment, she

two women whispering conspiratorially right in front of him, feeling distinctly left

fair! What are you talking about that I can't

up and patted James on the arm—he was a good head taller than her. "Be good, little brother. We're keeping you

James: "...?"

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