Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

"Did you hear? Mr. Ellsworth went on a date!" Mrs. Block leaned in, lowering her voice as she whispered to Little Nina, "Your Miss White heard Mr. Ellsworth was meeting someone, and she was so upset she cried!"

"What's a date?" Little Nina tilted her head, genuinely puzzled.

"It means he's looking for a girlfriend, maybe even a wife. Mr. Ellsworth isn't getting any younger-it's about time he settled down!"

Little Nina frowned. "So... will he still come to work today?"

"Oh, of course," Mrs. Block replied. "Before he left, he told me that if you came by and he wasn't back yet, I should tell you to wait for him."

Little Nina nodded and, just as she turned, spotted her mother stepping over the threshold and heading her way.

She was about to say something when, outside the clinic, she caught sight of a man and woman walking side by side.

The man was tall and lean, dressed in a crisp white shirt and black trousers. The setting sun cast a golden glow over his handsome features, making him stand out even more.

He spotted Little Nina and arched a perfect eyebrow at her.

Even from several yards away, Little Nina instantly understood what he meant with just a look.

Her dark eyes sparkled mischievously. Drawing in a breath, she shouted, "Daddy!"

Briony was startled-before she could react, Little Nina had already darted outside.

"Daddy!"

Ferdinand crouched down to scoop Little Nina into his arms.

scene unfold, Briony couldn't

Mr. Ellsworth ward off unwanted admirers! Standing next to Ferdinand

at Little Nina, her tone sharp. "She called you

handsome

easily. "This is my daughter, Little Nina. Little

and clear. "Don't worry, I'm very well-behaved. If you and my daddy get married, I promise I'll be good and won't make any

have to be out of my mind to become someone's stepmom!" she snapped. "Liar! Jerk!

spun on her heel

nose with a grateful smile. "Thank you, Little Nina.

cheeky wink. "If you

he carried her back

at Ferdinand and shook her head, resigned. "In a small town like this, you keep pulling stunts like that and you can kiss any chance of finding a

warm and amused. "That's fine by me.

just friends with Ferdinand-not exactly close enough for heart-to-heart talks

Westenmar.

left until

then, Garry never let Rosita leave his private estate without permission. Rosita hardly

to think Garry adored

was, for nearly four years, Garry had

Garry needed a wife

three, and his mother had died

the boy home for