Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

"Something good?"

Whenever Garry contacted her, it was never without a very specific agenda.

Briony had long since learned not to get her hopes up when Garry mentioned "good news."

Her voice was cool. "Just say what you want, Garry."

"Dr. Joyner is with me."

Briony's breath caught. "Garry, this isn't something to joke about. Don't even try."

"Do I seem like the type to joke about life and death?"

Garry heaved a theatrical sigh. "Seems like you really don't trust me at all, Ms. Kensington."

Briony's heart pounded in her chest, her grip tightening around the phone. "Is Star really with you?"

"I have no reason to lie."

Briony's eyes stung, her voice trembling. "Is she... is she alright?"

"She'll live, for now." Garry paused, then added, "But if she doesn't get brain surgery within a week, she may never wake up again."

"Brain surgery..." Briony pressed a hand to her chest, struggling to breathe. She closed her eyes, forcing herself to stay calm. "Where is she? I want to see her."

"Ms. Kensington, I didn't call to play the hero."

your terms, Garry. As long as Star

and straightforward." Garry's tone turned sly, amusement curling in

Briony's tone was glacial.

you out, but you passed.

got a week to get that divorce. After that, even if you're willing to marry me, all I can give

Briony's voice shook with anger. "You have no right to keep Star. How is this any different from

difference," Garry replied lazily. "I found Dr. Joyner by chance. She was unconscious-I brought her back and

fighting to keep her fury in check. "If you refuse

in Westenmar now. Even if the police want to get involved, it's

brow furrowed. "You took Star to Westenmar? Garry, I'm starting to think you're the one

me at all. That's a shame, but I get

sighed. "So,

hung up

Briony heard the dead line in her ear. Jaw clenched, she dialed his

didn't pick

was doing this

car, James had overheard the entire

getting her back,

disappeared-she was obviously taken. For

knock sounded on the

to see Stewart standing outside, gesturing for her

rolled down the window. "What is

"It's about Stella."

Briony froze.