Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 85

Julia was caught off guard when she saw Rosita standing there.

The memory of mistaking Rosita for Mrs. Wentworth made guilt twist in her stomach-she couldn't believe how unfair she'd been to her own daughter. Even when her daughter was being hounded online, Julia had apologized to Rosita instead...

Those moments played back in her mind as she tightened her grip on the New Year's gift bag. Julia had never been the confrontational type, but facing the woman who had come between her daughter and her son-in-law, resentment simmered inside her.

"I don't know you well, Ms. Lockwood," Julia said coldly. "Let's keep things formal -please call me Ms. Hudson."

Rosita's smile faltered for a split second, but she quickly composed herself, feigning confusion and innocence. "Ms. Hudson, is something wrong? We had such a lovely chat the last time we met, didn't we?"

"That was before I knew who you really were..." Julia's voice trailed off in shock as she glanced toward the door where Gina stood.

"Gina, would you please leave the gift here and wait for me outside? I have some things to discuss with Mr. Wentworth."

gift on the table, and quietly slipped out to the

area.

back to Rosita, Julia's tone was icy. "Ms. Lockwood, I'd appreciate it if you could give us a moment alone

features tinged with hurt. "Ms. Hudson, are you upset

apart because of another woman, and now her

She decided there was no point in

everyone's dignity by keeping this quiet, but don't forget-Bryn and Attorney Wentworth aren't even divorced yet! They're still legally married! As the

the color

stammered, her eyes brimming with tears. She shook her head helplessly. "It's not

off, turning to Stewart. "Mr. Wentworth, I've always been grateful to you. Before Bryn told me the truth, I never doubted your character. I sincerely wished you and Ms.

paused to steady herself,

fixed on Julia. "What happened between Briony and me isn't something that can be explained in a few words. I understand you're worried about your daughter, but Rosita isn't to blame here,

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