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?

don't you like

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

bag, unfolded a small blanket,

going to rest. If you need anything,

her seat so she could lie down, Briony turned away to face the window and pulled the

Disappointed,

a lot. Sure enough, it

kept a close watch

the flight passed without

hours later, the plane touched down at Cloudcrest International Airport. Briony had put together the travel itinerary, but Stewart had handled all the arrangements along the

rental house, Briony

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

the house and went to check in, Stella and James showed up as

Irwin spotted James instantly.

Delaney!" He gaped and pointed at James in surprise.

point, neither James nor Stella bothered

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