Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Maynard let out a short, dismissive laugh. "You're not me, so how can you be so sure what I'm saying won't come true?"

Briony pressed her lips together, uncertain.

He continued, "Briony, I know this might seem like I'm taking advantage of the situation, but if you're really thinking about what's best for Lori, give her a father. Trust me I'll claim Lori as my own, and no matter what happens between us in the future, she'll always be my daughter, the eldest granddaughter of the Maynard family."

Briony hesitated.

Lori was Mary and Ferdinand's child. Ferdinand's background was complicated,

and if the truth ever got out, it could only bring trouble for Lori.

A girl needs a strong, dependable family behind her.

Little Nina and little Mario might not have a perfect family, but at least their parents are both there for them. Lori, though—she's still missing a father.

Briony's thoughts churned. She looked up at Maynard.

in her

my grandparents were giving me grief. The neighbors are always showing off their grandkids, and my folks

Briony was speechless.

out a weary sigh. "Maynard, this

“A child raised from such a young age-what's the difference, really? She'll be family in

And don't worry I'll keep Lori's real parentage a secret for life. As long as you

at him, silent, lost

she'd faced unfairness and hardship growing up. More than anything, she wanted her children to

she'd let Little Nina and little Mario down-something she'd always feel guilty

chance for Lori,

Mary were still here, she'd want Lori to have the best life

with her feelings, Briony finally agreed to Maynard's

the truth of Lori's parentage was known only to

birth in Cedric Clarke's hospital, so all Briony needed to do was call Cedricel explain