Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

After four years away, Briony's studio was still running smoothly.

Back when she first left, they lost a handful of regular clients, but over the past couple of years, business had slowly picked up again.

Briony's return, with Little Nina in tow, sent a ripple of excitement through the staff.

Everyone crowded around to coo at Little Nina, immediately charmed by her sweetness and how much she resembled her mother.

Little Nina was a natural social butterfly; the unfamiliar faces didn't faze her in the slightest.

James scooped her up to introduce her to everyone, then led her off to meet the golden retriever.

Four years ago, he'd been just a fluffy puppy. Now, he'd grown into a full-sized, dignified dog.

His old little dog bed had long since been outgrown.

Hannah Lane had cleared out a storage room, turning it into his own private space.

Sensing something special, Lucky's tail wagged furiously the moment he saw Little Nina.

James kept a gentle hand on Nina's shoulder, not letting her pet the dog-she might be allergic to his fur.

like a real gentleman, doesn't he?"

Woof!" Lucky

first brought him home, he was just a tiny thing, always following her around,"

left?" Nina asked, peering up at him with

you, sweetheart. She had to take care

poor Lucky!" Nina

as if he understood every word. He barked twice,

instantly in love, settling in for

say, and Lucky seemed to answer every sentence with a wag or

almost scary how strong the family genes are. Both mother and daughter can talk to Lucky like he's just another person in the

her voice soft with nostalgia. "After four years, nothing here has changed

tidy up and keep things in order.

eyes as she looked at Briony. "Honestly, Briony, I thought

as she noticed Hannah's mascara running down her cheeks. "I had my reasons. For these past four

eyes. "Mr. Delaney came by a few times. I asked about you, and he said you were fine,

smile. "That's all behind us now. I'll

God!" Hannah's face lit up. "Now I get to see you every day