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.

lips curled into a cold, bitter smile.

mean as much as a single word from

right—no one in Northborough had

from downtown. Briony took out her phone to

front of her, harsh and

Rover slowed to a stop

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

"Briony!"

in casual clothes, and his face was good enough for

at him, frowning slightly, uncertain.

expected you to pick me up

was silent for a moment, then said, "I texted

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 years

together, guilt flickering across her face. She gave

right. It was my mistake. I promise

guard by

finished yelling at

he glanced at her, he caught sight of the angry red marks around her

furrowed. "What...what

sharing private matters with people she barely knew. "Something came up, that's all.

meant..." James rubbed

like this is the

stomach gave

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

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

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