Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Little Mario had only been back for a day when Gwendolyn White and Carney Winslow heard the news and immediately rushed to Northborough.

His "return from the dead" seemed to heal the wounds that had haunted the adults in his life for the past four years.

Back then, when Briony had her accident in the restroom, Carney had never been able to let it go. He never spoke of it, but in those first months after the tragedy, he'd often dream that he'd made a different choice-that he hadn't agreed to let her join that photoshoot with her friends, that none of it had ever happened. But every morning he woke to the same reality: the tragedy had happened, and nothing could undo it. Sleep became elusive, and Carney lost weight visibly. Gwendolyn noticed it all.

Now, with little Mario miraculously alive and well, both Gwendolyn and Carney were overjoyed in a way they hadn't thought possible.

James, meanwhile, hadn't forgotten Stewart's instructions. The day after they returned to Skybreeze Retreat, he called Cedric Clarke and arranged for Mario to have a full check-up at the hospital the following morning.

Carol had insisted that, on the whole, Garry had treated Mario decently, but Briony couldn't quite relax. Garry was unpredictable, always operating by his own rules, and Mario was so small-she couldn't afford to leave anything to chance.

A thorough examination was a must.

On the day of the check-up, James and Gwendolyn escorted Briony and Mario to the hospital. After the routine tests, Dr. Clarke mentioned that Mario would need "one last shot."

Briony found this odd and pressed him repeatedly until Cedric finally told her the whole truth.

Learning that Mario had been receiving regular injections over the years broke Briony's heart.

Cedric, now a father himself, understood exactly how she felt. "Don't worry," he reassured her. "This is the very last one. I've looked into the medication-it's safe, no side effects. It's mainly to strengthen the heart and lungs, especially important for premature babies. Honestly, Garry may be a jerk, but he didn't neglect his responsibilities as Mario's guardian.”

Briony finally felt

waiting area. Once the door to the exam room

gave a weary smile. "If I didn't know your history, I'd almost

her lips into

fight you for custody, aren't you?" Cedric asked

her answer

won't hide it from you-Garry

him, stunned, then erupted, "On

now Stewart's adopted son. Remember,

from

child had

and take the case to court, it be nearly impossible to prove he's truly your son. And since you and Stewart are divorced, and Mario is now registered as a Wentworth,

absolutely go to court. I'll prove that Mario is

support you," Cedric said quietly "But right now, custody rests with Stewart.

to

anger. "No wonder he