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.

this room felt different from a

peace and quiet to recover. Here you'll have

Briony nodded.

at each

with civility. But as her ex-husband, Briony felt

here the

nodded. "You're still sick. I

need to be by my side every minute." Her tone was gentle. "I'm not trying to chase

my work now. The assignment's done. I'm free. Bryn, you don't have to worry. No one's going to hurt you or the kids ever

"That's not what I

are you uncomfortable with me staying here?" Stewart studied her, searching

fell quiet, then sighed, as if

need to co-parent. Taking care of me like this-it's not your responsibility. I don't want to feel indebted to

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

her, determined. "At the very least, let me do this. I let you down before; I know I can never make up for it. But right now,

have my pride.

pity!" Stewart said quickly. "I owe you so much. Anything I do now

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

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

"I can

things I shouldn't be