Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

"No matter what I do, I'll always be Mario's biological mother. It's not just Ms. Riley —even Stewart has no right to stop me from loving my son."

Lorna looked at Briony, her gaze steady.

It had only been a day, but Briony already seemed different.

"Ms. Kensington, I think there's been a misunderstanding. I'm simply raising Mario the way Stewart asked me to," Lorna replied with a calm smile. "If you don't approve of Stewart's methods, perhaps you should discuss them with him directly."

Briony had come for two reasons: to see her son, and to finally have a clear conversation with Stewart.

She turned to Carol. "Where is Stewart?"

Carol glanced at Lorna.

"He's in the study," Lorna answered. "But I can't promise he'll want to see you."

Briony ignored her, still addressing Carol. "Let him know I need to talk to him about Mario's upbringing."

Carol nodded. "Of course, I'll let Mr. Wentworth know."

She set down what she was carrying and started toward the stairs.

"I'll go," Lorna interjected, stopping Carol. "He's been busy lately and doesn't like interruptions."

Briony,

was as good as

gone, Carol hurried over to Briony, lowering her voice. "Ms. Kensington, please don't take Ms. Riley's words to heart. She's not the warmest person, but

after Mario. But

her lips together, wanting to say more

Lorna returned from

looked at Briony coolly. "Stewart

hand and

eyes darted

said a word since they arrived, her big eyes

too. Kids were kids, after all. After hearing Mario praise Stewart so many times, Little Nina Couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy, though she'd never admit it and always insisted she didn't care for

she could see the hope written all over that

ajar. Briony paused

by the window, and as

voice was

led Little

cherubic face. A faint smile touched his lips. "Little Nina, it's been a

turning her round face away. "I'm just here to help Mom find

made her more endearing. Stewart couldn't help but smile, his heart melting a little. But he had no idea how to