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.

from a typical hospital room.

quiet to recover. Here you'll have private care

Briony nodded.

at each other, neither saying a

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

been here the entire

nodded. "You're still sick. I

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.

afraid she wouldn't believe him. “You know everything about my work

blinked in surprise. "That's not what

are you uncomfortable with me staying here?" Stewart

quiet, then sighed, as

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

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

you down before; I know I can never make

have my pride. I don't

so much. Anything I

care of me." Briony's voice

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

"I can hire a

female nurse, for things I shouldn't be doing