Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

As for everything else, she could handle it herself.

Two days later, Ferdinand's uncle, Kendal Ellsworth, arrived.

Kendal had a refined look about him. Dressed in a stylish linen blazer and slacks, he looked every inch the distinguished gentleman-hard to believe he was

already forty-five.

Gina had once whispered to Briony, marveling, "The Ellsworth genes are something else; I bet Ferdinand's uncle left quite a trail of broken hearts back in

the day!"

Briony couldn't have agreed more.

But Kendal wasn't just handsome; his approachable, warm demeanor made all the difference. Maybe that's why Julia didn't show the slightest hint of resistance or discomfort around him.

After checking Julia's pulse with calm expertise, Kendal delivered his verdict. "It's nothing serious. With some care and rest, she should be fully lucid again in about six months."

Briony was surprised-frankly, it sounded a bit like something out of a fairy tale.

But this was Ferdinand's uncle, after all; questioning him felt inappropriate. Sensing Briony's uncertainty, Ferdinand suggested they all accompany Julia to the countryside.

Briony happily agreed.

Kendal definitely knew how to live well. Though he kept a place in the country, it was only a two-hour drive from the old town.

Half the journey wound along mountain roads, making for a slow, scenic trip. Though everyone called it "the countryside," it was really a cluster of cottages nestled halfway up a lush green mountain.

It was like stepping into a hidden paradise.

There were only

a renovated farmhouse, an old stone manor updated for comfort and practicality. Its thick walls and sturdy beams made it perfect for storing herbs, but the living spaces

there as well, the house never felt

had settled in and was comfortable with

drove into town, Briony's phone

"I'm at the airport."

was crisp and a

come pick you

glanced over, "A friend's

Briony nodded. "Mm-hmm."

to

Just take me home, I'll

"Alright."

her place, grabbed a folder, and headed

parked and

near the exit, a tall woman

her instantly and

tugged down her sunglasses, and gave Briony

wrong, can't recognize me after all these

makeup making her eyes look even

Was thirty really old

"Your skin is flawless-how many collagen injections have you had? Did you get a

sighed at her friend's usual bluntness. "I

friend looked genuinely shocked. "If you can look like this without a little

Briony arched an eyebrow. "Thought you were always a stunt double." Her friend

eyeliner before you start talking about