Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 50

Chapter 51

Two hours later, James had finished his IV drip and looked much better-more alert, more himself.

The doctor recommended that he stay at the hospital for observation, but James wouldn't hear of it.

In the end, the doctor wrote him a prescription and told him to stick to light, easily digestible meals for the next few days.

While Briony was waiting at the pharmacy, her phone buzzed. Stewart was calling her.

Three calls came in a row. She didn't answer any of them.

Finally, Stewart sent a text.

**[Irwin misses you.]**

Staring at the message, Briony hesitated for a moment. Then she sighed and called back.

The line was picked up almost instantly, and Irwin's excited little voice piped up, "Mom!"

Briony's voice softened. "Irwin, have you been good?"

"I have! But Mom, you haven't called me in days!" Irwin complained. "You promised—even when you traveled for work, you'd always call or video chat with

me!"

just been really busy these past few days," Briony apologized

your work was crazy, you never forgot about me.

had been one thing after another lately, and Briony was barely keeping her head above water. But remembering the promises she'd made to

I'm sorry. I love you just as much as ever. I just really haven't had a free moment to call or

day to be with me. Mom, isn't your job as important as Dad's? How come you're too busy for your own

her lips

understand, but his words still stung. He'd never

studio, life had been chaos. She was running herself ragged and even fell

loved staying there, but he'd always promised her he'd be good, that he'd listen to his grandmother,

now, Irwin was

again, impatient and a little hurt.

back to the moment with a weary sigh.

just miss your cooking! I haven't had your food in days, and

I get back, I'll make you

"I want your slow-cooked pork and

"Deal."

when are you

thought for a moment. "About

whole week?!" Irwin burst out. "It's already been days, Mom! You said

James's name flashed across

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