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.

a cold, bitter smile. No matter how much

mean as much as a

in Northborough had luck like

from downtown. Briony took out

and blinding. She

slowed to

door swung open, and a young man with sharp, striking features stepped out. He slammed the

"Briony!"

dressed in casual clothes, and his face was good enough for a magazine

at him, frowning

incredulous laugh. "Well, look who remembers me! I half expected you to

was silent for a moment,

text, huh?" James bristled. "It's 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 you in five

flickering across her face.

It was my mistake.

was caught off guard by how quickly

even finished yelling at

at her, he caught sight of

brow furrowed. "What...what happened

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

what I meant..." James rubbed the back of

this is the first

his stomach gave a

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

hide it behind a mask

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