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 hospital room.

Memorial," Stewart replied. "Cedric Clarke arranged it. You need peace and quiet to recover. Here you'll have private care and state-of-the-art equipment. You

Briony nodded.

moment, they simply looked at

to co-parent with civility. But as

here the entire

"You're still

be by my side every minute." Her tone was gentle. "I'm not trying to chase you away-I just

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 going to hurt

blinked in surprise. "That's not what I

me staying here?" Stewart studied her, searching her

fell quiet, then sighed, as

didn't we agree? From now on, we're just the kids' parents. We only need to co-parent. Taking care

worry. I want to help.

very least, let me do this. I let you down before; I know I can never make up for it. But

pride. I don't

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

care of me." Briony's voice

the clock like I do. As for James you're close, but he has a job and his own

"I can hire

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