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?"

take legal action," Briony said, absently brushing her hand over her stomach. "I know suing

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

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

Cedric

together, consider it my wedding gift

money. Don't

at ease." Cedric relented, a hint of resignation in his voice. "Alright. I'll

to go up and see her? If she hadn't lost

lips

want

accident, she hadn't truly seen her, not

"How about this-I'll take her

"What about Mrs. Joyner...?"

her. "I'll handle Mrs.

nodded, relief mixing

wanted to see Stella

if she'd ever get the chance