Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 129

Briony sent a generous digital bonus to the company group chat, and when Hannah snagged the biggest share, she cheered out loud with delight.

"Let's clock out early today and have dinner together-my treat!" Briony announced as she stepped out of her office, smiling at everyone.

"Briony, you're the best!" Hannah jumped up from her desk and made a beeline for Briony, arms outstretched for a dramatic hug-

James's eyes widened. He quickly stepped in front of Briony, holding out a hand in warning, "Hey now, let's not get too excited!"

Hannah stopped short, giving James a puzzled look. "Mr. Delaney, are you... declaring your territory?"

James hesitated. The truth was, he was just worried that Hannah's enthusiasm might accidentally hurt his goddaughter. But Briony's pregnancy was still top secret-absolutely no one could know.

So, James decided to just roll with it.

"That's right! You heard me I'm Briony's official bodyguard now!" he said with great seriousness, waving Hannah off. "You better watch yourself. Sure, you're a girl, but our Bryn's got universal charm-no one's immune! So do us all a favor and keep your distance."

Hannah just stared at him, speechless.

Briony could tell James was only worried Hannah might bump into her belly. She personally thought he was being a little over the top, but since he was just looking out for her as the baby's godfather, she didn't argue.

Hannah took her

Hannah's eyes as she glanced between

the studio staff couldn't resist joining in

from accounting whistled, "Wow, Mr. Delaney, that was a pretty bold move-

spirit, young man! Keep it

with a heavy Cantonese accent despite being over fifty. "James, if you've got

but with everyone piling on, he started to feel a little embarrassed. He rubbed the tip of his nose, his gaze

just made

up and caught sight of his

Is he blushing?

and quietly walked over to the dog bed in the

people get to

can of dog food for the

little pup snuggled into her palm, tail wagging with glee. "Dig in," she

understood, the puppy barked softly

the puppy savor its treat, gently stroking

laughter and good cheer, the atmosphere warm and

door, Stewart handed a paper lantern to Irwin. "Go on,