Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Little Nina's paintbrush slipped from her fingers and clattered to the floor. She crouched down to pick it up-

Suddenly, a pair of polished black leather shoes appeared right in front of her.

She paused, curiosity flickering across her face as she tilted her head back to

look up.

Stewart knelt down, his intense gaze fixed on the little girl whose features so closely resembled Briony's. Emotions churned in his dark eyes.

Little Nina's big brown eyes grew even wider.

Wow, this uncle is really handsome!

And not at all in the same way as Uncle Ferdinand, either.

But... there was something a little strange about him.

Clutching her paintbrush, Little Nina edged away, eyeing Stewart with open suspicion.

Swallowing hard, Stewart parted his lips, struggling for a moment before finally speaking. "What's your name?"

"My mom says I'm not supposed to talk to strangers!" she replied, her voice bright and clear—and deliberately loud. “Even if the stranger is really good-looking, it's still not allowed!"

Her words immediately caught the teacher's attention.

A young woman strolled over, pausing when she caught sight of Stewart. For a split second, surprise registered on her face.

He was handsome, with a quiet, commanding presence that was hard to ignore.

But a flutter of attraction or not, she didn't forget her responsibility.

"Sir, is there someone you're looking for?" she asked politely.

Rising to his feet, Stewart gave her a curt nod. "Sorry-I didn't mean to interrupt your class."

"It's alright. The kids are just about finished with their art anyway. Are you here for one of them?"

darted

him, her entire posture radiating caution. For someone so young, she had a keen sense of

but smile faintly

expression

was curious. Sorry

he turned and walked

be a wolf in sheep's clothing. She didn't let her

of the license plate-custom, consecutive

thought, someone driving a car like that probably

she called, beckoning

girl came

gently. "Do you

a weird expression. Even though he's really handsome, my mom says you can't

smart girl,

watched Little

was adorable, with rosy cheeks and the sweetest little face. Whoever was raising her was doing a fine

gathered up the children and started leading them back

eye on

group

the

was just

in clusters at

a little ways down the street,

immediately. Among all the parents, James's towering frame-nearly six foot three-was impossible

came bounding over, her

"Godfather!" she called.

sweat from her forehead with a gentle hand. "What's my little princess been

to draw!" She could barely contain her excitement. "I made a picture. Mommy sells her paintings, and since I'm her daughter, mine must be good too! Godfather, do you want

James grinned. "I'll buy every one you

you'll

raised an eyebrow.

want to buy them too," Little Nina said, her eyes twinkling. "Whoever pays the

James: ...