Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

“Because.....” Rosita lowered her head, her voice barely above a whisper. "My mom told him we're about to have the wedding."

Stewart's expression darkened. "Didn't I say the wedding was off?"

"She was probably afraid Mr. Lockwood would look down on me, so in her panic, she told him everything—about us, and about Irwin too."

Stewart narrowed his eyes, his voice icy. "I've made it clear-Irwin has nothing to do with the Lockwood family."

"I'm sorry." Rosita's voice broke, thick with emotion.

She knew Irwin was Stewart's red line. Honestly, when Lauren mentioned Irwin, she'd felt angry too.

After all, Saul was no fool. If he started getting suspicious, everything they'd worked for could fall apart.

"My mom's just worried I'll keep getting pushed around by the Lockwoods. She thought that maybe, if she brought up your name, Saul would give me an easier time."

"I understand." Stewart glanced at his watch. "I'll find some time in the next couple days to go with you to see the Lockwoods. It's been years-I should pay Saul a visit. I have something urgent to take care of now. Zack will drive you back to Lunar Heights. Get some rest when you get home."

Rosita gripped her teacup tightly. "Alright."

Briony had made up her mind: she was leaving Northborough.

She'd set the date for exactly one week later.

It was a decision she'd made after coming home from the hospital.

Stella had lost her memory, but according to Cedric Clarke and Scarlett, even though she'd forgotten many people and things, she seemed genuinely happy now.

Every day, Dr. Clarke-who adored her-was by her side, and her loving parents cared for her. She didn't have to work or worry about her troublesome sister anymore.

Stella herself put it, life was

the past few days, Briony had received a few

beaming, her eyes sparkling

never tiring

left in this

the date

she would leave Northborough would also mark exactly twelve weeks of carrying her

book a doctor's appointment, so once she arrived in Silveridge, she could go straight to

At the studio, she simply told Hannah and Black she'd be traveling out of

found new opportunities, they congratulated

she'd remain the owner, but would stop taking private commissions. Black,

anything urgent came up, he'd step in for

Briony had arranged everything.

was finalizing her divorce from

to go, Briony wanted to make one

she was prepared

the time she had to leave, she'd simply go -she'd lay low and have the

into it; after two years of separation, it was much

the new childcare

to drive herself, but then

Briony grabbed her bag and

her plans for the day, called out when he saw

"No need, Stewart's downstairs."

"How considerate.

came to