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?"

hand over her stomach. "I know suing Stewart

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

Briony looked him in the eye. "I trust your character, Dr. Clarke. So if Star chooses you, I hope you'll never

Cedric replied

Star end up together, consider it my wedding gift to her. Just find a reason to give it to her when the time

pregnant-keep the money. Don't worry about Star.

insisted, her tone gentle but firm. "It would put me at ease." Cedric relented, a hint of resignation in

see her? If she hadn't lost her memory, I know she'd

her lips

did want to

since the accident, she hadn't

thought, he suggested, "How about this-I'll take her for a walk in the little park out back.

"What about Mrs. Joyner...?"

Cedric assured her. "I'll handle Mrs.

relief mixing

really wanted to see Stella one

she'd ever get the chance