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.

immediately caught the change in her expression

neighbors are always showing off their grandkids, and my folks say I'm useless for being over thirty with

Briony was speechless.

sigh.

age-what's the difference, really? She'll be family in every way that

on me, and taking in Lori won't make a difference. And don't worry I'll keep Lori's real parentage a secret

him, silent,

up. More than anything, she wanted her

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

a good chance for Lori, how could she

were still here, she'd want Lori to

her feelings, Briony finally agreed to

parentage was known only to a select

had given birth in Cedric Clarke's hospital, so all Briony needed to do was