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

Memorial," Stewart replied. "Cedric Clarke arranged it. You need peace and quiet to recover. Here

Briony nodded.

looked at each other, neither saying a

But as

you been here

nodded. "You're still

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

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

"That's

are you uncomfortable with me staying

quiet, then

only need to co-parent. Taking care of me like this-it's

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

never make up for it. But right now, you're in the hospital and need care. If just walked away, how could I

I have my pride. I

"I owe you so much. Anything I do now is the least I

don't need you to take care of me." Briony's voice was calm. "James and Stella are here

needs her mom. She doesn't have the time to be here around the clock like I do. As for James you're close,

can

nurse, for things