Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Even though she knew the real reason, she still pretended to be in the dark.

"So you're planning to give me custody of Mario?"

"Yes." Stewart's tone was earnest. "I'm moving out from the Wentworth family registry, and in a little while, I'll be relocating overseas."

Briony fixed her gaze on him. "You went through so much trouble to win custody of your son, and now you're giving it up so easily?"

"That was because The Wentworth Group needed an heir." Stewart's expression was steady, betraying nothing. "Now that neither the company nor the family has anything to do with me, I'm heading abroad to start a new business. The early days will be hectic and unpredictable. If Mario comes with me, I won't be able to give him the attention he deserves."

His explanation made perfect sense.

Briony studied the man before her, thinking to herself how convincing his lies could be.

She asked, "Have you discussed this with Mario?"

Stewart's Adam's apple bobbed. "Not yet."

"Mario really depends on you right now. While you've been away these past few days, he's even called out for you in his sleep."

Stewart froze.

Briony went on, "Stewart, I'm grateful you'd give Mario to me, but he's used to being with you. I hope you'll consider his feelings, too."

A sharp pain twisted in Stewart's chest.

If only the real reason for giving up custody was just an international move.

But that was just a lie.

truth was, he didn't have much

he had to make sure

me will fade with time. And staying with you and little Nina will be much better for his development." Briony regarded him in silence for a moment before replying, "As long as you're sure. Once you've decided about the paperwork, let me know ahead

take part in the

team, who recorded every step of the

the child had been found, in Karen's ex-husband

officers accompanied Karen as they drove through the night to Gallagher's

hours on the road, they arrived

was raining steadily, the

on the door of

could make sense of who was

and crew followed close behind, cameras jostling, capturing the

"Burglars! There are burglars in the house! Gallagher!

quickly descended

dead drunk the night before,

found the child in Gallagher's

just one week, Karen could hardly recognize her own

He'd been abused.

with blood, an arm crudely bound to his chest with an old scarf. His clothes were filthy, with

instantly filled with

then handed him to the officer Suddenly, she spun around and dashed into the kitchen, grabbed a carving knife,

didn't make it far-the crew stopped her just

collapsed, wailing, slapping her own

cameras caught

was broken, his body mottled with bruises, but

small mercy

clear her son's life wasn't in danger, Karen brought him back