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.

different from a typical hospital room. "Which hospital

Stewart replied. "Cedric Clarke arranged it. You need peace and quiet to recover. Here you'll have private

Briony nodded.

simply looked at each other, neither saying

to co-parent with civility. But as her ex-husband, Briony felt Stewart

you been here the

still sick. I couldn't

are doctors and nurses here. You really don't need 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 things

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

blinked in surprise. "That's not what

with me staying

quiet, then

agree? From now on, we're just the kids' parents. We only need to co-parent. Taking care of

to help. As soon as

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

my pride. I don't

quickly. "I owe you so much. Anything I do now

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

close, but he has a job and his own With responsibiliti

"I can

A female nurse, for things I shouldn't be doing as