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.

looks like a real gentleman, doesn't he?"

Lucky barked in

dog. When she first brought him home, he was just a tiny thing,

when she left?" Nina asked, peering up at him with wide

sweetheart. She had to take

Lucky!" Nina pouted

at her, as if he understood every word.

love, settling in for a long

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

couldn't help but chuckle. "It's almost scary how strong the family genes are. Both mother and daughter can talk to

at the familiar space, her voice soft with

come in every day to tidy up and keep things in order. I always had a feeling

looked at Briony. "Honestly, Briony,

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

Hannah grabbed a handful of tissues, dabbing her eyes. "Mr. Delaney came by a few times. I asked about you, and he

smile. "That's all behind us now. I'll be in Northborough for a

Hannah's face lit up. "Now I get to