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

snapped out of her reverie, closed the box, and forced a small

slipped the box into her bag, unfolded a small blanket, and reached for her

rest. If you need anything, ask your

turned away to face

shoulders drooped. Disappointed,

Sure

Stella and James kept a close watch on

flight passed without

put together the travel itinerary, but Stewart had handled all the

the airport to the rental house, Briony barely

chattered nonstop, determined to keep things upbeat, but

and went to

Irwin spotted James instantly.

pointed at James in surprise.

this point, neither James nor Stella

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