Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

"Dr. Clarke, don't try to hide this from me." Briony fixed her sharp gaze on him, her voice steady and certain. "I know you're not telling me everything."

Cedric Clarke froze, caught off guard.

It was a long moment before he finally let out a heavy sigh. "You really are impossible to fool these days."

"James told me my car was sent in for repairs, but he couldn't find the strawberry candy I kept in the glove compartment. So I'm guessing the person who saved me took it, right?"

"Yes." Cedric's tone was calm but grave. "The person who called you is also the one who rescued you. But I can't tell you who it is."

Briony fell silent.

She was already close to the truth.

If she pressed him, Cedric would probably cave and tell her everything. But she didn't.

She lowered her eyes, thoughtful. Finally, she asked quietly, "Was there something wrong with the candy?"

"Just as you suspect."

caught in her

had really tried to harm her

because they

was gypsum in the candy. Over time, it can disrupt

child ate it, there wouldn't be obvious symptoms right away. But if it continued... things could get very

clenching the bedsheet. "Ferdinand always acted so kind toward little Nina-he was the one who cured her, after all. If Lucky hadn't insisted Nina not eat the candy today, I would never have believed

know this is a lot to take in, but for now, I advise you not to confront Ferdinand directly. Pretend you don't know

Briony frowned. "Why?"

of the country. Now he's suddenly CEO of

think his background isn't

"That's just my guess."

serious. "Was it him who told you to say all

Cedric hesitated.

barely above a

you already suspect it was