Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

A chill of mockery swept through Briony's heart, though her face remained composed and impassive.

So this was what it felt like to be utterly disappointed in someone-so much so that even anger seemed like too much effort.

"Stewart, drop the act. I know everything you're doing is for Irwin." Briony called him out without hesitation.

"I'll make this clear: even if you ripped out your heart and handed it to me, I still wouldn't give it a second glance."

With that, Briony brushed past him and headed straight for the living room.

Stewart's hand tightened ever so slightly around the jewelry box he held. He lowered his gaze, staring at the wedding ring inside, a shadow falling over his expression.

...

Dinner was ready. The group gathered around the dining table, taking their seats.

Little Nina and little Mario were looked after by Crystal and Carol, sparing Briony and Gwendolyn White from any extra worry.

At the table, the four men each nursed their own thoughts.

James sent Marlene down to the wine cellar for two bottles of Château Lafite.

"I'm a lightweight, I admit defeat. The three of you can drink," James declared with easy generosity. "There's plenty more where that came from-help yourselves!"

Ferdinand offered a faint smile. "My tolerance isn't great either. I'll pass."

"I'm trying to be healthy these days," Garry added with a smirk. "I think I'll sit this one out too."

non-drinkers. Despite the table overflowing with gourmet dishes, only the two oblivious children had any appetite. The rest hardly touched their food, the atmosphere heavy

wanted to play upstairs, so Crystal and

to refuse to go home with me again

annoyance for

"Then let him stay here with Carol. You can

arched a brow, clearly catching the

then I'll

a phone

saw him

pulled up to pick Ferdinand

his tone

safe," Briony replied, watching him get into the car and waving

He smiled. "I will."

car disappeared

find Stewart had come

glow outlining his tall, lean frame and casting a

were edged with anger.

no interest in dealing with him and headed straight back for

wasn't about to

up

What's wrong with

I don't want you getting too

told you, who I see is none of your business!" Briony kept

between them as

her wrist, and Briony's patience snapped. She