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

was as good as

"Ms. Kensington, please don't take Ms. Riley's words to heart. She's not the warmest person, but she does care about Master

trust you'll look after Mario. But that doesn't mean I approve of how

wanting to say more but holding

Lorna returned

looked at Briony coolly. "Stewart will see you

Little Nina's hand and made her way

eyes darted around,

down at her daughter. The little girl hadn't said a word since they arrived, her

praise Stewart so many times, Little

Briony had raised her daughter; she could see the

was ajar. Briony

stood by the window, and as he heard footsteps,

met. His voice was cool and even. "Come

Little

softened as it landed on his daughter's cherubic face. A faint smile touched his lips. "Little

Nina pouted and huffed, turning her round face away. "I'm just here to help Mom

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