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.

glanced around, noticing this room felt different from a typical hospital room.

You need peace and quiet to recover. Here you'll have

Briony nodded.

they simply looked at each other,

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

been here

still sick.

"I'm not trying

afraid she wouldn't believe him. “You know everything about my work now. The assignment's done. I'm free. Bryn, you don't

"That's not what

with me staying here?" Stewart studied her,

then

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

to worry. I want to help. As soon as you're well, I'll

I know I can never make up for it.

pride. I don't need

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

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

her own family, and 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 helping watch the kids. And Mrs. Winslow and Professor Winslow-do you really want to burden

"I can hire

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