Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Irwin rushed over to Briony, arms outstretched, eager for a hug. But Briony smoothly stepped aside, avoiding him without missing a beat.

Stella quickly intercepted, pulling Irwin away. "Hey, quiet down! Bryn's on the phone," she chided.

Irwin pouted, shooting a disgruntled look at Briony.

Briony ignored him and turned her attention back to her call. "So, what's the result?" she asked James.

"Nothing unusual," James replied. "Just an ordinary crystal. No hidden surprises."

"All right, got it," Briony said. She didn't feel much of anything about the outcome. "How are things on your end?" James asked.

"I can handle it," Briony replied simply.

"Do you still want the bracelet?"

She glanced at Irwin, her voice cooling. "You take care of it."

"Will do!" James sounded noticeably more cheerful.

Briony ended the call without another word.

soon as she hung up, Irwin shook off Stella's hand and hurried

look so beautiful in your wedding dress! When I first saw it, I just knew you'd look amazing

you who told your father you wanted

with Dad, but you haven't taken one with me and Dad yet. I can't play favorites-Mom

couldn't help but laugh, shaking her head. "You and your dad are really something else hopeless

Honestly,

to be, but what was

confusion when Briony didn't reply. "Did I say

nothing, simply gathered

he just didn't understand why. Mom Rosita had told him that if he made an effort and was good to his mom, things would go back to the way they were

he felt. He lowered his head and trailed after Briony,

on Stewart,

have been a recipe for romance. Yet at that moment, Briony felt nothing but bitter

up the

eighth step, just a few feet from

were calm and clear. "Stewart, by the time we get back, that painting should have arrived