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.

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

so beautiful in your wedding dress! When I first saw

regarded him with a calm, almost distant expression. "Irwin, was it you who told your father you wanted to take a 'family

Mom Rosita and I already took one with Dad, but you haven't taken one with me

laugh, shaking her head. "You and your dad are really something else hopeless

looked at Irwin. Honestly, she felt

but what was

when Briony didn't reply. "Did

said nothing, simply gathered

was good to his mom, things would go

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

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

the beach, the church, the dress-these things together should have been a recipe for romance. Yet at that moment, Briony felt nothing

the

paused on the eighth step, just a few feet

calm and clear. "Stewart, by the time