Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 48

Briony let out a cold laugh. "Honestly, the thought that I raised a child for you and Rosita for five years makes me sick."

Stewart slammed on the brakes.

The screech of tires cut through the night.

The Maybach stopped at the side of the road.

"Briony, Irwin really sees you as his mother," Stewart said, meeting her gaze in the rearview mirror. "Don't you think that's a little harsh?"

Briony looked away, her hand tightening at her side. She knew Irwin was innocent -she'd never once taken her anger out on him. But tonight, she had to say what needed to be said.

Her face remained cold. "I'm just telling the truth."

Stewart let out a derisive snort, his handsome face shadowed with anger. He was about to speak when his phone rang.

It was Rosita.

He hesitated, then answered. "Rosita... Don't worry, I'll be home soon."

When the call ended, Stewart turned toward Briony. But before he could say a word, she spoke.

"Unlock the door. I'm getting out."

Stewart pressed his lips together in frustration, but said nothing. He unlocked the doors.

Briony pushed open the door and stepped out of the car.

The door shut, and the Maybach pulled away into the darkness.

bitter smile. No matter how much she

as a single

was right—no one in Northborough had

Briony took out her phone to call

front of her, harsh and blinding. She shielded her eyes

Range Rover slowed to

sharp, striking features stepped out. He slammed the

"Briony!"

face

stared at him, frowning slightly,

who remembers me! I half expected you to pick

a moment, then said,

was there for me. Briony, you're unbelievable! You're the most unreliable person I know! No wonder the professor hasn't spoken to

together, guilt flickering across her

It was my

caught off guard by how quickly

finished

as he glanced at her, he caught sight

"What...what

she in the habit of sharing private matters with people she barely knew. "Something came up, that's all. But don't worry-it won't affect

James rubbed the back of his

like this is the first time you've let

stomach gave

stomach, one eyebrow raised. "To make it up to you, how about I buy you something

was practically starving, but tried to hide it behind a mask of pride. "Fine. Since you're so sincerely apologizing, I'll

"You drive,