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.

hung up, Irwin shook off Stella's hand and hurried over,

look so beautiful in your wedding dress! When I

who told your father you wanted to take a 'family photo' with the

Dad, but you haven't taken one with me and Dad

and your dad are really something else hopeless and

at Irwin. Honestly,

She supposed she ought to be, but what was the point anymore? It would all

Briony didn't reply. "Did I say

nothing, simply gathered up her skirt.

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 before. He was trying so

about it, the more aggrieved he felt. He lowered his head and trailed after Briony, sullen

toward the church, her gaze fixed on Stewart, who stood tall and unmoving

should have been a recipe for romance. Yet at

the steps. One,

on the eighth step, just a few feet from

clear. "Stewart, by the