Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 27

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 by

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

he have

to end this

the better-for both of us." Her tone

noncommittal "Alright,"

other's in the nightstand drawer in the

Briony hung up the

barely set her phone down when

her head in. "Bryn, are

herself. "No, Mom, I'm

sat beside her, her gaze full of

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

face. “I'm always dragging you into my mess, Bryn. Maybe you should help me find a quiet little town somewhere, so I can

talking about?" Briony protested, alarmed. “How could

smile. "I just think... without me, maybe you'd have an easier

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

you can. But I hate seeing you suffer like

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

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

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