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.

were only a handful of families in

comfort and practicality. Its thick walls and sturdy beams made it perfect for storing herbs, but the living spaces were bright, spotless, and surprisingly cozy. He shared the place with an elderly gentleman everyone called Mr. Ellsworth, a

Gina there as well, the house

two days, making sure Julia had settled in and was comfortable with

moment they drove into town, Briony's phone

"I'm at the airport."

was crisp

smiled, "I'll come pick you

glanced over, "A friend's

Briony nodded. "Mm-hmm."

to

need. Just take me home, I'll drive

"Alright."

her place, grabbed a folder, and headed

the airport, she parked and

a tall woman in sunglasses

her instantly and

down her sunglasses, and gave

approached, she grinned. "What's wrong, can't

a half-laugh, half-expletive, her dramatic makeup making

Was thirty really old enough to start

a nose job? And your chest did you have work done? It

at her friend's usual

without a little help, what

"Thought you were always a stunt double." Her

"Crystal, maybe lose the heavy eyeliner before you start talking about