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.

smile. No matter how much she

much as a single

in Northborough had

took out

harsh and blinding. She

Rover slowed to a

and a young man with sharp, striking features stepped out. He slammed the door with a thud, anger written

"Briony!"

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

him,

out a short, incredulous laugh. "Well, look who remembers me! I half expected you to pick me up from the airport after the holidays-if you even showed up

silent for a moment,

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 years he couldn't

pressed her lips together, guilt flickering across

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

was caught off guard

even finished

her, he caught sight of

brow furrowed. "What...what happened

in the habit of sharing private matters with people she barely knew. "Something came

I meant..." James rubbed the back of his head,

this is the first

then, his stomach gave

"To make it

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

drive,