Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

James and Carney took little Nina to the newly opened children's amusement park in the old town.

Back at home, Gwendolyn White was helping Briony bake a cake.

Every year, Briony made Nina's birthday cake herself.

She was remarkably talented with her hands—no matter what she tried, she picked it up instantly and always did it to perfection.

Gwendolyn, on the other hand, wasn't much of a baker, but she was happy to lend a hand.

As the two of them worked in the kitchen, Gwendolyn glanced over and asked, "So, what are you planning to do next?"

"I went back to Northborough yesterday," Briony replied.

Gwendolyn paused, looking at her. "Did you see your brother?"

Briony nodded.

her. From where Gwendolyn stood, Briony's profile looked calm, her gaze steady. But Gwendolyn knew the truth-Briony had never truly been able to let go of

ran

surprise. "What did he

that shocked to see me," Briony said, her voice even. "Back when I faked my death and left with Nina, Mr. Chadwick warned me that Stewart might not believe it completely. He's been keeping tabs on the antiquities world these past two years-I guess he'd already figured out

expected you and Nina could hide from him forever, but I hoped you'd get more

years ago, but he hasn't been in a rush to find us. That's just how he is ruthless, willing to do anything to get what he wants. If he truly wanted to track us down, Nina

because he's afraid you'll ask for a divorce?

on divorcing him,

“Unbelievable! What's he playing at? Isn't Irwin nine years old now-doesn't he have a mother? The nerve! After everything, he still has the audacity to threaten you about Nina-let him try! I'd like

up. I know what I'm doing-he's not taking Nina

He cheated, his own son died because of him, and he still won't let you

the eggshell in

it.