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.

gorgeous-shimmering streams and rolling hills. There were only a handful of families in the

updated for comfort and practicality. Its thick walls and sturdy beams made it perfect for storing herbs, but the living

there as well,

two days, making sure Julia had settled in and was comfortable with her new surroundings before heading back to

moment they drove into town, Briony's

"I'm at the airport."

was crisp and a

"I'll come pick you

over, "A

Briony nodded. "Mm-hmm."

me to come with

need. Just take me home,

"Alright."

grabbed a folder, and headed

parked and made her way

but near the exit, a tall woman in sunglasses wheeled her suitcase out into

spotted her instantly

her sunglasses, and gave Briony a

grinned. "What's wrong, can't recognize me after all these

The woman burst out in a half-laugh, half-expletive, her dramatic makeup making her eyes look even rounder. "It's been years and you haven't

thirty really old enough to start

woman leaned in, scanning Briony's face intently. "Your skin is flawless-how many collagen injections have you had? Did you get a nose

sighed at her friend's usual bluntness. "I haven't had

you can look like this without a

an eyebrow. "Thought you were always a stunt double." Her friend paused, then huffed, "Other stunt

before you start talking about image. We're not exactly short on national treasures