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 said,

much as a single word from

in Northborough

downtown. Briony took out her phone

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

Range Rover slowed to a stop beside

open, and a young man with sharp, striking features stepped

"Briony!"

in casual clothes, and his face was good enough for a magazine cover-if he

stared at him, frowning slightly,

I half expected you to

moment, then said, "I texted

my first time in Northborough! No matter how busy you are, you should have made sure someone was there for me. Briony, you're unbelievable! You're the most unreliable person I know! No wonder the professor hasn't spoken to

guilt flickering

"You're right. It was my mistake. I promise

was caught off guard by

even finished yelling at

he caught sight of the angry red marks

furrowed. "What...what

in the habit of sharing private matters

I meant..." James rubbed the back

It's not like this is the first time you've

then, his stomach gave a loud,

it up

it behind a mask of pride. "Fine. Since

put away her phone. "You drive, I'll tell you