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?"

caught off guard by

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 the notorious "other

he have other

only wanted to end this

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

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

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

Briony hung up

set her phone down when the

in. "Bryn, are you still

steadying herself. "No,

Julia came into the room and sat beside

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

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

Briony protested, alarmed.

just think... without me, maybe you'd have an

firm. "Don't say that. You've done nothing wrong -they have. Don't let

can. But I hate seeing

tightly. "Mom, as long

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

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