Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 54

"You have nothing to worry about. You're Dr. Joyner's friend, and you're one of the few people Mr. Wentworth pays special attention to. I promise I'll keep an extra eye on things for you."

One of the few people Stewart ever goes out of his way for?

Briony couldn't help but find that ironic.

She didn't say anything, though—just thanked him again, then left the office.

Cedric Clarke stood in the doorway, watching Briony's retreating figure with a complicated look on his face.

After several interactions, he was pretty sure of one thing: Briony wasn't fazed by Stewart at all.

And yet, Stewart's attitude towards her was...strange.

Something about their relationship just felt off.

Cedric pulled out his phone, scrolled to Stella's contact, and dialed her number...

...

On the way back, Briony's thoughts kept drifting.

She just couldn't figure Stewart out.

When she returned to her mother's hospital room, the first thing she noticed was a fruit basket sitting on the table.

someone stop

in time," Julia said, beckoning her

sat down by her

fruit basket was delivered a little while ago by a

he say

"Just told me to

Briony frowned.

was Stewart

Lockwood now? And you two are already

to be polite, since we've known each other for a while. That's

it clean. Don't let things drag out. Ms. Lockwood's a public figure—I just don't

know. Stewart's in love with Rosita. I have no intention of putting

see things clearly," Julia sighed. "Attorney Wentworth is impressive, but he's not the right one for you.

nodded. "I

hospital, Briony waited until her mother was napping

back to her studio, Briony thought for a

agreed to help with the donor match. Thank you. Also, my mom knows about the divorce now, so

a silent sigh of relief

before she could even put her

a second, then

saw you today,"

Briony blinked. "When?"

picked him up from the hospital. Their