Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 173

Irwin immediately grinned. "Mom, open it! Hurry!"

Briony lifted the lid of the jewelry box.

Inside was a pale lavender crystal bracelet.

These had become quite trendy this year.

"Mom, they said something about this year being special-the lady selling the bracelet tried to explain, but it was all so complicated I didn't really get it... Anyway, she said wearing this kind of purple crystal is supposed to be really good luck right now. I want you to be happy, so I bought it for you!"

There was an innocence in her child's words that went straight to Briony's heart.

She stared at the bracelet nestled in the box, her emotions tangled.

Once upon a time, a gift chosen so thoughtfully by Irwin would have moved her deeply.

But things had changed.

Now, looking at the crystal bracelet, all she felt was a heavy, conflicted ache-any trace of warmth or joy was long gone.

Irwin noticed her silence and grew anxious. Did Mom even like the bracelet?

you like

the box, and forced a small smile. "It's very nice. Thank you for the

slipped the box into her bag, unfolded a small

If you need anything,

Briony turned away to

drooped. Disappointed,

lot. Sure enough, it wasn't long

first class, Stella and James kept a close watch on the three sitting ahead

the flight

Briony had put together the travel itinerary, but

airport to the rental

keep things upbeat, but Stewart was the only one responding to

to check in, Stella and

Irwin spotted James instantly.

Delaney!" He gaped and pointed at James in

neither James nor Stella

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