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.

up, Irwin shook off Stella's hand and hurried over, standing in front

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

expression. "Irwin, was it you who told your father you wanted to take a 'family photo' with the three of

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

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

Honestly,

She supposed she ought to be, but what was

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

nothing, simply gathered up

mom,

he felt.

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

been a recipe for romance. Yet at

started up the steps. One,

the eighth step, just

by the time we get back, that painting should have arrived at Southcreek