Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 141

At three in the afternoon, Briony and James returned to the studio.

The golden retriever hadn't seen Briony in a week, and the moment she walked in, he bounded over, barking with excitement, his tail wagging so hard his whole body wiggled. Wherever Briony went, the dog trailed after her, practically glued to her heels.

Briony couldn't help but laugh, exasperated. "Lucky, don't stick so close, or I'll end up stepping on you."

At her words, Lucky stopped in his tracks. He waited for Briony to take a few steps ahead before trotting after her, tail wagging dutifully.

James watched the scene, shaking his head in disbelief. "I swear, you and that dog communicate better than most people."

"My grandpa's golden retriever was the same way," Briony replied, smiling fondly at the memory.

She pushed open the office door and stepped inside, hanging her bag and coat on the rack by the door. Turning to James, she said, "You must be exhausted too. Why don't you take the rest of the day off and get some rest?"

James waved her off as he dropped onto the sofa. "I'm young, I'll survive." He fixed her with a steady look. "Did you get in touch with Stewart yet?"

Briony hesitated. "Not yet."

He raised an eyebrow, his tone turning dry. "Not urgent? Planning to wait until Christmas?"

She shot him a look, momentarily at a loss for words. "Fine. I'll call him now." She pulled out her phone and dialed Stewart's number.

almost immediately. His deep voice came through, low and even. "Back

"Yeah. When

the three conditions, I'm free anytime. If it's about the

irritation flashing across her face. "Really, Stewart? Are you enjoying

come to me about the three conditions," he

tried calling back, but he rejected

gripped her

won't cooperate?" James

and rubbed her temples. "Looks like I'll

with a friend of mine in Silveridge.

"Thanks."

stepped outside to make

her desk, opened her laptop, and began searching for information about filing

still ajar when Hannah came by, peeking in.

to see

up. "Who is

aside, gesturing to

Briony looked past her-

Hudson-Vivian-and Sophia appeared, making

Briony's expression tightened.

it's been years! You're even more beautiful now—I almost didn't recognize you!" She made herself