Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 36

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The anonymous poster kept dropping bombshells-

They claimed that when Briony was born, a renowned priest predicted she was a bringer of misfortune, destined to bring tragedy to those closest to her!

*"The Kensington family sent Briony away to the countryside when she was just a year old, only bringing her back at eighteen. And what happened? Within four years, her father was dead-because of her! Thank God we've completely cut ties with Briony and her mother. Who knows how many more of us would have died if we'd let them stay!"*

The internet was stunned.

Wealthy families are notoriously superstitious, so most readers bought the story without a second thought.

Of course, besides the rubberneckers, Rosita's fans were the loudest. They openly attacked and cursed Briony, convinced she was after Stewart.

After all, Stewart-handsome, successful, from an impeccable background-was the very definition of the perfect man. According to the supposed insider from the Kensingtons, Briony was a scheming opportunist, and no way would she let someone like Stewart slip through her fingers!

It wasn't that they doubted Stewart's feelings for Rosita-they just didn't trust Briony at all.

Almost overnight, posts

and Stewart, having weathered the storm of rumors stirred up by clickbait accounts, had already stepped back from the public eye,

Briony remained, mired in

her phone switched off, completely unaware

Stella arrived after her shift to keep

the online drama, but with Briony's surgery looming, she decided to keep it from her—at least

into a sterile hospital gown. Stella

be leading," Stella said, holding Briony's hand tightly outside the theater. Her tone was

eyes downcast and

her friend's face, unable to hold back. She asked quietly, "Are you sure

met Stella's worried gaze and managed a bitter smile. "We've come this far, Star. Why ask now? Honestly, kids who grow up without love or expectations

Just like her.

never let her own child go

was time to be the selfish,

price to pay, then

didn't lack love for the twins- she

more, linking arms with Briony