Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

"Is there something you want to say to me?"

"Yes." Briony reached into her purse and pulled out a card, sliding it across the table toward Cedric Clarke. "There's a hundred thousand in here."

Cedric glanced at the bank card, brow furrowing. "What's this for?"

"Star might not remember me anymore, but I'm still her sister. This is just a little something from me. Please, keep it for her."

He didn't take the card, studying her instead. "Are you planning to leave Northborough?"

Briony nodded.

"Have you finalized your divorce from Stewart?"

"No," she replied evenly. "And since you already know about the pregnancy, I'l

just be honest. I want to have the baby first. When two years are up-or if Stewart changes his mind before then—I'll come back and settle the divorce."

Cedric's frown deepened. "And if Stewart refuses?"

action," Briony said, absently brushing her hand over her stomach.

together. "Stewart's my brother, but even I know you've been through hell in this marriage. I won't be the one to betray your trust. Since

this from Stewart." Briony looked him in the eye. "I trust your character, Dr. Clarke. So if Star chooses you,

Cedric replied

wedding gift to her.

the money. Don't worry

put me at ease." Cedric relented, a hint of resignation in his voice. "Alright. I'll hold onto it

"Are you sure you don't want to go up and see her? If she hadn't lost her memory, I know she'd

lips

did want to see

the accident, she hadn't truly seen

After a moment's thought, he suggested, "How about this-I'll take her for a walk

"What about Mrs. Joyner...?"

worry," Cedric assured her. "I'll handle

nodded, relief

really wanted to see Stella one

ever get the chance