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!"

been really busy these past few days,"

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

Briony was barely keeping her head above water.

much as ever. I just really haven't had a

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

her lips

was just a child and didn't understand, but his words

she was first starting her studio, life had 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 she should rest and

now, Irwin

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

snapping back to the moment with a weary sigh. “Be

grumbled. "I just miss your cooking! I haven't had your

get back, I'll make you

to make a lot!" Irwin insisted. "I want your slow-cooked pork and your teriyaki

"Deal."

when are

for a moment. "About

Mom! You said you'd be home

James's

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