Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Ferdinand.

After half a year apart, he seemed different.

There was still that gentle charm about him, but now it carried a hint of a

businessman's edge.

Briony met his gaze, feeling as though she were looking at someone from another life.

She'd watched the replay of that press conference Ferdinand held six months ago. What surprised her most was that, at the critical moment, Ferdinand had stepped forward to speak up for Stewart, clearing his name.

By blood, they were brothers. Yet because of Fred's selfishness, the two ended up on opposite sides.

Still, Ferdinand's public defense had at least put an end to the rumors that Stewart was some illegitimate stray.

Now, seeing him again, Briony's feelings were tangled and complicated.

"It's been a long time," Briony said softly, looking at him. "Where have you been all this time? Romy has been trying to find you."

"We haven't seen each other in half a year, and the first thing you do is talk to me about someone else?" Ferdinand let out a quiet laugh. "Bryn, after everything, you should know how I feel about you."

Briony's brows knitted in surprise.

feelings

I stand. I know how much you love the children, and I knew you wouldn't want their father's name dragged through the mud. That's why I did it. Bryn, everything I've done has been for you and the kids. I want you to understand—I'm willing to do anything that's good for

pressed her lips together, studying

little desperate. Like

she couldn't bring herself to trust him completely. At the same time, she couldn't just dismiss

to go on. And having another friend was always better than

on behalf of the children, thank you,"

smile. "So that's it, Bryn? There's no going

moving forward. I

you."

firm. "I treasure the

life I

Mr. Ellsworth. I hope you do the

studied her, then gave a crooked smile. "This life you treasure... there's no Stewart in it. But there's no place for me, either. Is that

answer when

this?" Maynard sized

getting to his feet and

I hope we'll have