Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

"Let's talk in my car," Lorna said. "Since this involves some personal matters, Mr. Delaney will need to excuse us."

James shot her a look but said nothing.

Lorna's car was a sleek black Land Rover.

Briony slipped into the passenger seat and quietly closed the door. Lorna switched on the air conditioning, adjusting the temperature as a chill breeze filled the interior.

For a moment, Briony sat in silence, studying her. From Lorna's clothes to the understated luxury of her car, everything about her was completely different from the persona she used to show the world. This, Briony thought, must be closer to the real Lorna.

Lorna caught Briony's gaze and, noticing the scrutiny in her eyes, let out a soft laugh and arched an elegant brow. “Judging by your reaction, you seem surprised... but oddly calm?"

Briony's lips curved in a faint smile. "Crystal told me you knew martial arts."

"So I've been exposed all along!" Lorna shrugged, feigning exasperation. "Guess

I'm really losing my edge these days. Maybe it's finally time to retire."

quietly, "So what's your

"The real deal.

"Back home, people like you would

then circled back to the main topic. “I asked

"Go ahead."

the job done. Everything I did to you before—was just part of the act. And I swear on my life, I never laid a finger on

expression was calm.

surprise. "You know? Who told

figured it out for myself." Briony held her gaze, speaking plainly. "At the start, you and Stewart nearly drove me insane. But children don't lie. If you and Stewart had treated him badly, little Mariowould never have wanted to go back to Southcreek Manor. I was just so anxious I let your words and actions get

all that acting was for

smile was faint but genuine. "Not exactly. Stewart got what he wanted, and I survived it. But I won't I I thank him for it. He always thinks

my own good

he

to consider-everyone's life is their own to live. No matter his intentions, his schemes and manipulations forced me

the start. But Stewart was determined, and I was just doing the job I was paid for. His intentions really were good, you know. Maybe try