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.

overnight, posts smearing Briony

by clickbait accounts, had already stepped back from the public eye, untouched

mired in the swamp of

her phone switched off, completely unaware

arrived after her shift

it from her—at least

into a sterile hospital gown. Stella walked

Dr. Grant-my mentor-will be leading," Stella said, holding Briony's hand tightly outside the theater. Her tone was gentle but resolute. "Dr. Grant is the best, Bryn. Just relax, close your eyes, and sleep. When you wake up, it'll all

her eyes downcast and

to hold back. She asked quietly,

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

Just like her.

to know she could never

was time to be

to pay, then so

heart aching. She knew Briony didn't lack love for the twins- she just feared she

Briony as they walked into the operating room