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

your wedding dress! When I first saw it, I just knew

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

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

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

Irwin. Honestly,

ought to be, but what was the

Irwin's face twisted in confusion when Briony didn't reply.

simply gathered

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

it, the more aggrieved he felt. He lowered his

straight toward the church, her gaze fixed on Stewart, who stood tall and unmoving atop the ten stone

the dress-these things together should have been a recipe for romance. Yet

up the

step, just a few

before her, Briony's eyes were calm and clear. "Stewart, by the time we get back, that painting should have arrived at