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.

was crisp and clean, the scenery gorgeous-shimmering streams and rolling hills. There were only a handful of families

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

Gina there as well, the house never

making sure Julia had settled in and was

drove into town,

"I'm at the airport."

crisp and a little

smiled, "I'll come pick

over, "A friend's

Briony nodded. "Mm-hmm."

to come

need. Just take me home, I'll drive

"Alright."

place, grabbed a folder, and headed out with

she parked and made

with travelers, but near the exit, a tall woman

spotted her instantly

paused, tugged down her sunglasses, and

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

in a half-laugh, half-expletive, her dramatic makeup making her eyes look even rounder. "It's been

really old enough to start worrying about

many collagen injections have you had? Did you get a nose

usual bluntness. "I haven't had anything

way!" Her friend looked genuinely shocked. "If you can look like this without a

always a stunt double." Her friend paused, then huffed, "Other stunt doubles don't

"Crystal, maybe lose the heavy eyeliner before you start talking about image. We're not