Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Briony's injuries from the car accident turned out to be minor; after just two days of observation, she was discharged from the hospital.

On the day she left, she headed first to Starlight Entertainment for a quick team meeting.

As she stepped out of the office, her phone buzzed. It was Mary, calling to say she'd be flying overseas in two days and wanted to treat Briony to lunch before she left.

Briony agreed.

When she arrived at the café they'd agreed on, she was surprised to see Ferdinand there as well.

Seeing Ferdinand again—after everything left Briony both chilled and furious. But she couldn't let a hint of emotion show on her face.

She remembered Cedric Clarke's warning all too well.

Composing herself, Briony greeted them both with an easy smile and took her

seat.

Mary grinned. "Briony, I ran into Mr. Ellsworth at the door. Since we bumped into each other, I thought, why not all eat together? You two know each other anyway -hope you don't mind?"

Briony could read Mary's intentions as easily as an open book.

She offered a gentle smile. "Of course not."

out a relieved sigh. "See, Mr. Ellsworth? I told you Briony's the best. She wouldn't mind at

looked over at Briony, his expression soft and polished. "Bryn really is wonderful. It's a privilege to call

she looked at Ferdinand, her smile sweet and hopeful. "See, we're both lucky. So, Mr. Ellsworth, maybe you'll

abroad to help you become your best self. Don't let precious time get wasted on romance

down again." Briony had been

and

She'd seen the danger lurking beneath his charming surface, directed

truly be a good partner,

couldn't just stand by and watch

sitting right there.

wait," Briony

tone light

your studies first,

young-there's plenty of time for love down the

looked at her, his gentle smile fading

her head, calmly eating as if

myself first-build my own strengths. Maybe then Mr. Ellsworth

her, his manner as always polite

way-chivalrous, but with a line she could never quite