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.

noticing this room felt different from a typical hospital room. "Which hospital is

Stewart replied. "Cedric Clarke arranged it. You need peace and quiet to recover. Here you'll have private care and

Briony nodded.

at each other, neither saying

as her ex-husband, Briony

you been here the entire

nodded. "You're still sick. I couldn't

Her tone was gentle. "I'm not trying to chase you

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 you

"That's not what

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

quiet, then sighed, as if

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

worry. I want to

me do this. I let you down before; I know I can never make up for it. But right now, you're in the hospital and need care. If just walked away, how could I live

my pride. I don't

quickly. "I owe you so much. Anything I do now

take care of me." Briony's voice was

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.

frowned. "I can hire

nurse, for things