Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Rosita's expression turned icy in an instant.

"Where's Irwin?"

"Irwin and Mr. Wentworth went to Silveridge these past couple of days."

Rosita frowned. "What are they doing in Silveridge?"

"They went to visit Ms. Kensington. Irwin told me Ms. Kensington is staying in Silveridge for her pregnancy, and Mr. Wentworth made time to take Irwin to see her."

"What did you just say?!" Rosita's expression changed sharply. "Are you saying Stewart knows about Briony's pregnancy?!"

Jeannie froze, realizing the gravity of what she'd just blurted out when she saw the color drain from Rosita's face. Suddenly, she clapped a hand over her mouth.

Oh no, oh no!

She'd definitely said too much.

"I'm so sorry, Ms. Lockwood," Jeannie stammered, bowing her head. She knew she'd messed up.

Rosita stared at her, a chill flickering in her eyes-but in the next second, she forced a gentle smile.

"You don't need to apologize. Ms. Kensington's pregnancy is a blessing; she'll make a wonderful mother, unlike me..."

Rosita's eyes reddened, and her voice caught in her throat. "Five years ago, I had a difficult birth with Irwin. It left me with serious health issues. Stewart was heartbroken, and he didn't want my career to suffer because of motherhood. That's why he turned to Ms. Kensington."

Jeannie's eyes widened in shock. "So, that means... Mr. Wentworth and you are..."

"Stewart and I have never truly separated."

"What?!"

Jeannie's jaw dropped.

Five years-never apart?

about Briony and Stewart's five-year

marriage just so they could co-parent Irwin. It was more of a mutual arrangement. Ms. Kensington's mother was facing a manslaughter charge-possibly even the death penalty. Stewart personally took on her case as her defense attorney. In return, Ms. Kensington agreed to the secret marriage, and together they raised Irwin as husband and wife, at least on

Jeannie was utterly overwhelmed.

was too

was just a business deal, then... what about the baby Briony

Stewart really

nervously twisted her fingers. "Ms. Kensington

wonderful with him, and I'm grateful for that. In this whole situation, Stewart and I owe her

since you're now responsible for Irwin's care, I wanted you to know the truth. Stewart's always kept our true relationship secret to protect me and Irwin, so I'd appreciate

nodded earnestly. "Of course. You have my word-our agency is absolutely discreet about

choose Ms. Kensington in the end, I'll wish them well. She's always been better

her life to have Irwin at the height of her career. That

grabbed a few tissues and handed them to

eyes, and then reached for her

info. I might start working again

me some

pulled out her phone right away

they'd connected, Rosita

Irwin's not here, I'll be on

walk

You strike me as someone who really

kids—and you're adorable. I feel at ease leaving Irwin with

Ms. Lockwood!" Jeannie beamed