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 a typical

peace and quiet to recover. Here you'll have private

Briony nodded.

at

made their peace, agreed to co-parent with civility. But as her ex-husband, Briony felt Stewart didn't owe her this much

here the entire

"You're still sick.

to be by my side every minute." Her tone was gentle. "I'm not trying to chase you away-I just don't want to trouble you. You must have your own

if he was afraid she wouldn't believe him. “You know everything about my work now. The assignment's done. I'm free. Bryn, you don't have to worry. No one's

surprise. "That's not what

with me staying here?" Stewart studied her, searching

fell quiet, then sighed, as if

we're just the kids' parents. We only need to co-parent. Taking care of me like this-it's not your responsibility. I don't want to

worry. I want to help.

I let you down before; I know I can never make up for it. But right now, you're in

have my pride. I don't need

you so much. Anything I do now

you to take care of me." Briony's voice was calm. "James and Stella are

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 helping watch the kids. And Mrs. Winslow and Professor Winslow-do you really want to burden them

"I can hire a

should. A female nurse, for things I shouldn't be