Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Briony didn't have much of an appetite. She shook her head.

Stewart gazed at her pale, thin face, a pang of concern tightening his chest. He knew she was unwell and couldn't force her to eat.

He had taken it upon himself to look after her. Once the nurse refreshed her IV and offered a few instructions, she left them alone.

The hospital room was quiet.

Stewart sat at the edge of her bed, silently watching over Briony.

His unwavering gaze made her feel a little uneasy.

The atmosphere grew awkward.

Briony cleared her throat. "How long was I asleep?"

Stewart settled in the chair beside her, his expression gentle. "You slept for a whole day and night."

She tried again, "The kids-did they give you any trouble?"

"Not at all. They've been angels. I video-called them and explained that you'd be busy with work for a few days and wouldn't be home. They even reminded me to make sure you ate."

A warm feeling blossomed in Briony's chest.

The children really were little angels-so thoughtful it almost broke her heart.

felt different from

peace and quiet to recover. Here you'll have private care and state-of-the-art equipment. You can focus

Briony nodded.

a moment, they simply looked at each other, neither saying

But as her ex-husband, Briony felt Stewart didn't owe her this

you been here the entire

still

gentle. "I'm not trying to chase you

know everything about my work now. The assignment's done. I'm free. Bryn, you don't have to worry. No one's going to hurt you

"That's not

with me staying here?" Stewart studied

fell quiet, then sighed,

just the kids' parents. We only need to co-parent.

don't have to worry. I want to help. As soon as you're well, I'll

least, let me do this. I let you down before; I know I can never make up for

have my pride. I don't need your

so much. Anything I do now is the least I

I don't need you to take care of me."

Aster is still young and needs her mom. She doesn't have the time to be here around the clock like I do. As for James you're close, but he has a job and his own With responsibiliti you gone, he's also

frowned. "I can hire a

nurse, for things I shouldn't be doing as