Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Ferdinand cradled little Nina in his arms, his deep eyes fixed on Stewart.

For a brief moment, the two men locked eyes-no words were spoken, but the tension in the air spoke volumes.

Little Nina, full and content, was growing drowsy. She sprawled sleepily on Ferdinand's shoulder, barely keeping her eyes open.

Stewart walked over, casting a glance at Little Nina before turning to Briony. "She's tired. Let me take you both home."

Briony's gaze was icy. "Stewart, there's no need for this."

A hint of a smirk tugged at Stewart's lips as his dark eyes lingered on her. "We're married, Briony. It's only natural I bring you and our daughter home."

Briony frowned, irritation flickering across her face.

"Mrs. Wentworth, let's go," Stewart said, his voice smooth but his smile tight. "We're in public, after all. Let's keep up appearances, shall we?"

His words sounded like a suggestion, but Briony caught the edge of warning beneath his tone.

They were, after all, out in public. Now wasn't the time for a fight-and Little Nina was still in Ferdinand's arms.

Briony pressed her lips together, drew a steadying breath, and looked at

Ferdinand. "Thank you, Mr. Ellsworth. I'll take Little Nina home for now. Please drive safely."

"Of course." Ferdinand didn't argue. He gently handed Little Nina over.

Briony took her daughter into her arms.

her mother's shoulder, found

another word, Briony carried Little Nina straight to the

to open the rear

inside, still

car door shut quietly behind her, and she turned to

hadn't gotten

to be

couldn't hear what they were saying, but she saw Ferdinand glance

later, Stewart broke away and

Briony looked away.

and suffocating. No one spoke; the tension was thick

caution,

pulled into

opened the door herself and stepped out, still carrying Little

She headed straight upstairs.

Nina was sound asleep; Briony had

basin of warm water in the bathroom and gently wiped

Nina was truly asleep, nothing could wake

changed her into

raised

carried the basin back to

came out, the bedroom door

Stewart walked in.