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."

Nina was busy munching on fruit, her big eyes drifting from her

It wasn't the kind of

Ferdinand arrived soon after.

second Little Nina saw him, her face

squealed, arms outstretched. "Pick

walked over and scooped her into

miss Mr.

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

all three adults

you want more candy, I'll make some

eyes sparkled. "Mr. Ellsworth, are you

"No, I'm just here

Little Nina's shoulders drooped. "Then I won't get to

Ferdinand said, tweaking her nose. "I'll be here for a

by in a

her back into her high chair, then took the seat

he politely slid it back to her. "I'm

had seen for

just easygoing he