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.

the scene unfold, Briony couldn't help but smile

helping her dear Mr. Ellsworth ward off unwanted admirers! Standing next to Ferdinand was a

"She called

gaze. His warm, handsome face radiated

right," he said easily. "This is my daughter, Little Nina. Little

clear. "Don't worry, I'm very well-behaved. If you and

mind to become someone's stepmom!" she snapped. "Liar! Jerk! You could've told me you had a daughter

spun on her heel

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

wink. "If you

chuckled, still holding her as he carried her back

small town like this, you

her, his eyes warm and amused. "That's fine by me.

friends with Ferdinand-not exactly close

Westenmar.

days left until

his private estate

the outside seemed to think Garry

for nearly four years, Garry had kept

Garry needed a wife to legitimize the son

three, and his mother had died

Garry was bringing the boy home for the