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.

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

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

it you who told your father you wanted to take a

haven't taken one with me and Dad yet.

couldn't help but laugh, shaking her head. "You and your dad are really something else hopeless and completely nuts!" she

Honestly, she felt

to be, but what was the

in confusion when Briony

said nothing, simply gathered up her skirt.

but 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

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

the church, her gaze fixed on Stewart, who

the church, the dress-these things together should have been a recipe for romance. Yet at that moment, Briony

up the steps. One,

on the eighth step, just a

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