Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

James and Crystal exchanged glances—and couldn't help bursting into laughter.

Briony ruffled Little Nina's hair with a sigh. "Little Nina, remember your manners."

Little Nina nodded, then turned confidently to Irwin. "Hi there, big brother! My name's Little Nina!"

Irwin looked at her rosy, cherubic face.

Her features were the spitting image of Briony's, especially those eyes.

A pang of insecurity twisted inside Irwin.

His mother had a child of her own now; she would never treat him the same way again. She didn't even let him call her "Mom" anymore.

Irwin's nose stung with the threat of tears, but he refused to lose face in front of

his new little sister. He forced a smile. "H-hi, I'm Irwin. Nice to meet you."

Just then, James's phone rang.

His ride had arrived.

"Little Nina, I've got to head home. See you tomorrow."

"Bye, Godfather!" Little Nina blew James a dramatic kiss.

James mussed her hair fondly, said his goodbyes to Briony, and wheeled his suitcase out the door.

Little

followed close behind, dragging

watched Briony's retreating figure, his

a hand on Irwin's shoulder. "Don't worry. She's just come back.

lowered his

of women in crisp maid uniforms greeted

"For a second, I thought I'd stepped into one of those

Briony glanced around.

was much bigger than Southcreek Manor, and the living room even had a

gone out of his way to

just like the one in

came over, beaming at Briony.

to

Ma'am, welcome home! You and your

frowned. "Just call

can do" Jeannie winked at her. "Mr. Wentworth gave us strict instructions: from now on, you're the lady of the house,

as ma'am and follow

inwardly winced

then, Stewart walked in

second floor," Stewart told

next

ignored him, carrying Little Nina upstairs. "Crystal,

"On it!"

grabbed both suitcases, ready