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.

off Stella's hand

you look so beautiful in your wedding dress! When I first saw it,

it you who told your father you wanted to take a

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

help but laugh, shaking her head. "You and your dad are really

Irwin. Honestly,

to be, but what was the point anymore? It would all be over

face twisted in confusion when Briony didn't

simply gathered up her

him that if he made an effort and was good to his mom, things would go back to the way they were before. He was trying so hard-so why

aggrieved he felt. He

gaze fixed on Stewart, who stood tall and unmoving

a recipe for romance. Yet at that moment,

started up the steps. One,

on the eighth step, just a few feet from

Briony's eyes were calm and clear. "Stewart, by the time we get back,