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

used to be like this! Even when your work was crazy, you never forgot about me. Do you do you not love me as much

keeping her head above water. But remembering the promises she'd made to Irwin, her heart

just as much as ever. I just really haven't had a free moment to call or video chat, that's

busy too. He's a super important lawyer, but he still comes to the hospital every day to be with me. Mom, isn't your job as important as Dad's?

her lips together,

and didn't understand, but his words still stung. He'd never spoken to

been chaos. She was running herself ragged and even fell

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

Irwin was

came through again, impatient and a little hurt. "Are you even listening

the moment with a weary sigh. “Be

don't care about presents!" Irwin grumbled. "I just miss your cooking! I haven't had your food in days, and

I'll make you all your favorite dishes. Don't be mad,

want your

"Deal."

are you coming

thought for a moment. "About a week, I

been days, Mom! You said you'd be home soon-it's the

reply, James's name flashed across

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