Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 28

On the other end of the line, Stewart paused before asking, “Why are you moving out?"

Briony could guess why he sounded so confused-he was already planning to leave Southcreek Manor to her, so from his perspective, there was no need for her to leave.

"I don't intend to keep Southcreek Manor," Briony said, taking a breath before adding, "I've already taken what I need. The rest is yours to do with as you please."

"Are you sure about this?" Stewart's voice remained cool and detached. "We can still amend the terms. If you have any requests, just say so."

"No, let's just stick to the agreement." Briony felt utterly drained; she had no

strength left to drag things out in this hollow marriage.

Even her own mother thought Stewart and Rosita made the perfect couple. In this marriage, Briony truly felt like nothing more than a pitiful clown.

Stewart didn't reply.

The silence stretched on for more than half a minute.

Finally, Briony asked, "When will you have time to file the divorce papers?"

"In a hurry, are you?"

was caught off guard

rush? He and Rosita had already gone public with their relationship —surely he'd want this marriage finalized as soon as possible? Wasn't he worried someone might leak the news and tarnish Rosita's reputation, painting her as

he have other

motives, Briony only wanted to end this warped, one-sided

both of

"Alright," then said, "Tomorrow

of the marriage certificate. The other's in the nightstand drawer in the master bedroom—don't

Briony hung

when the bedroom door opened a

her head in. "Bryn,

steadying herself. "No, Mom, I'm

into the room and sat beside her, her gaze full of concern as she took in Briony's

sighed, voice thick with guilt. "The Kensingtons despise me, and now that they know I'm out, I doubt

gently over Briony's pale, exhausted face. “I'm always dragging you into my mess, Bryn. Maybe you

what are you talking about?" Briony protested, alarmed.

managed a weak smile. "I just think... without me,

You've done nothing wrong -they have. Don't let them get to you. I'm not a child

you can. But I hate seeing you

tightly. "Mom, as long

to leave her daughter either. She hugged Briony back. "Alright. I'm not going anywhere. I'll be right here, looking after you and this little family