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?"

over her stomach. "I know suing Stewart won't

but even I know you've been through hell in this marriage. I won't be the one to betray your trust. Since you've made up your mind, I wish you all the best. If you need

already doing plenty by keeping this from Stewart." Briony looked him in the eye. "I trust your character,

won't," Cedric

gift to her. Just find a

Don't worry about Star. I'll take care

a hint of resignation in his voice. "Alright. I'll hold onto it for now." Briony

up and see her?

her lips

did want to

the accident, she hadn't truly seen her,

this-I'll take her for a walk

"What about Mrs. Joyner...?"

assured her.

relief mixing

really wanted to see Stella one

if she'd ever