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?"

caught off guard

He and Rosita had already gone public with their relationship —surely he'd want this marriage finalized as soon as possible? Wasn't he

did he

end this warped, one-sided marriage as soon as

we're done, the better-for both of us." Her

gave a noncommittal "Alright," then said, "Tomorrow morning,

marriage certificate. The other's in the nightstand drawer in the master

hung up

set her phone down when the bedroom door opened

poked her head in. "Bryn, are you still

steadying herself.

and sat

guilt. "The Kensingtons despise me, and now that they know I'm out, I

reached out, brushing a hand 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. “How could I possibly leave

smile. "I just think... without me, maybe

say that. You've done nothing wrong -they have. Don't let them get to you.

But I hate seeing you

hugged her tightly. "Mom, as long as you're with me, I'll always

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