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."

at Briony, caught in

was as

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

Mario. But

lips together, wanting to say more but

Lorna returned from

looked at Briony coolly. "Stewart

hand and made

darted around, taking in

hadn't said a word since they arrived, her big eyes full

Stewart so many times, Little Nina Couldn't help but feel a twinge

she could see the hope written all over that little

was ajar. Briony

and as he heard footsteps, he

met. His voice was cool and

Little

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

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

Stewart couldn't help but smile, his heart melting a little. But he had no idea how to talk to a little girl-any affection he tried to show