Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

At that moment, Stewart happened to glance over from his private booth.

Their eyes met for a brief second before Briony quickly looked away. "No, thanks. We're meeting someone," she said, her voice cool.

With that, Briony led Crystal and Little Nina out and into the booth next door.

Jeannie watched the door close, her hazel eyes flickering with uncertainty.

She turned back to Stewart, offering an apologetic smile. "Mr. Wentworth, I'm sorry-did I say something wrong again?"

Stewart didn't reply. He just cast a look at Irwin.

Irwin kept his head down, looking utterly crestfallen.

Stewart's gaze darkened as he turned away.

...

Next door.

Briony set Little Nina down in a high chair.

Crystal glanced at the little girl, hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Bryn, what do you think of Ms. Radcliffe?"

Briony paused before answering, her tone neutral. "She's... alright, I suppose."

was busy munching on fruit, her big eyes drifting from her mother to

the child's curious expression, Crystal decided to drop the subject. It wasn't the kind of conversation to have in

Ferdinand arrived soon after.

him, her

Ellsworth!" she squealed, arms outstretched. "Pick me

walked over and scooped

Mr. Ellsworth,

lips puckered in a pout. "I missed you so much I even dreamed

all three

want more candy, I'll make some for you

Nina's eyes sparkled. "Mr. Ellsworth, are you moving to Northborough like me and

I'm just here

shoulders drooped. "Then I won't get to see you much,

tweaking her nose. "I'll be here for a while this time—maybe

in a flash!" Little Nina huffed,

back into her high chair,

handed him the menu, but he politely slid it back to her. "I'm not picky- order

seen for

in the countryside just easygoing he