Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Stewart called Carl. "Wipe every piece of news about Julia off the internet. And while you're at it, find out which accounts started those rumors about her."

"Yes, sir."

About half an hour later, Carl called back.

"Mr. Wentworth, we've taken care of all the stories about Julia. I also traced the rumor accounts—the same person is behind all of them. Garry."

"I thought so," Stewart replied coolly. "Keep a close eye on things online for the next few days. If anything happens, I want to know immediately."

"Understood."

After the call ended, Stewart stood by the floor-to-ceiling window of his office. Beside him rested Briony's unfinished portrait in ink and watercolor-a gift she'd started but never completed.

The night outside was quiet. Stewart gazed down at the blurred lines of the painting. Even though the features weren't finished, he recognized himself right away.

He smiled, his deep voice blending with the darkness. "Briony, I have a surprise for you, too. I think you're going to like it."

Briony hadn't slept well last night, and when she woke up that morning, her head was still foggy. Several missed calls flashed across her phone screen-all from James.

She hesitated, then called him back.

up instantly. "Finally! I was about to call Stella and ask her to check on

sound casual, but her voice was a little off.

glad you're okay." James paused, then added, "By the way, all

voice was barely above a whisper. "Stewart had them

Then he swore under his breath. "Stewart is unbelievable. He even used Ms.

three conditions. In three days, I'm going with him and Irwin to Cloudcrest for a

James fell silent.

let you down. I'm not as strong as I hoped

you talking

panicked. "You didn't let me down! Sure, I'm mad-but I'm

Don't put so much pressure on yourself. You're scaring me

blinked, then laughed weakly. "No, nothing like that. I just feel

You and Stella have been worrying about me so

"If

Dr. Joyner, she'd scold you for

her lips together in a reluctant