Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Briony arrived at the studio first and waited for half an hour, but Ferdinand still hadn't shown up.

A knot of worry tightened in her chest.

What if Ferdinand had changed his mind and gone to Skybreeze Retreat to see the children on his own again?

The thought made her uneasy, so she quickly dialed Ferdinand's number.

He answered, explaining that a last-minute crisis at work needed his attention and

he'd have to cancel their meeting.

Briony let out a quiet sigh of relief.

Maybe it was for the best-she didn't have to put on an act today.

The days slipped by in relative calm for the next two weeks.

On the last day of January, Briony traveled to Havenport on business.

A new actress from her company was starring in her first leading role and was buckling under the pressure. Several shaky performances had left the young woman on the verge of a breakdown.

As the boss, Briony didn't hesitate to rush to the set in Havenport.

Once there, she spoke with the rookie herself, guiding her with the gentle firmness of an older sister.

Encouraged by Briony's words, the newcomer regained her composure.

next three days, the young actress found her stride, and Briony's anxious

fourth day, just as she was preparing to head back to Northborough,

the real shock came when Briony realized the investor was

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her a pointed look.

she replied coolly. "I just need to

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wanting to make things too awkward, Briony

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Ferdinand was prepared-painfully so.

about his sudden appearance in Havenport, his

seemed to realize she was slipping further and further from his grasp. Today, Ferdinand had no intention of hiding his

music drifted through the

the entire place, hired a violinist, and even arranged

took in the scene, her brow creasing with

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looked at

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you. I want

of you for the rest of

an engagement ring and, in the next instant,

so suddenly that Briony's mind went blank

feet and took a step back-too quickly, the