Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 162

Chapter 163

But as far as Lauren could remember, she and Briony had never met before today.

Briony's useless mother, though-Lauren had crossed paths with her a few times. Julia was nothing more than a clueless, discarded socialite, someone Lauren had never bothered to take seriously.

But Julia's daughter...

Lauren withdrew her hand, smoothing down her carefully styled hair as she sized Briony up with a critical eye.

She had to admit, Briony was a clear step up from Julia-prettier, sharper, with a far more striking presence. She even seemed smarter.

But so what?

In the end, hadn't she still lost to Lauren's own daughter?

Whether it was Julia or Briony, both mother and daughter were destined to lose to Lauren's family.

The thought sparked a smug glint in Lauren's eyes.

She turned to Briony with a practiced smile. "I don't believe I've met Ms. Kensington before, though people often tell me that. Maybe I just have one of those familiar faces?"

Lauren's features were anything but ordinary-her eyes held

wasn't sure if Lauren seemed familiar because of Rosita, or if

"Mom!"

she looked down to see Irwin staring

work tonight? If you're not working, can I go

moved his hand away. "Irwin, I've told

he looked up at

Irwin nearly ran into a serving cart. There was scalding

Lauren's expression flickered.

her for not watching Irwin closely

was just a foster mother-how dare she

Lauren's chest, but her outward expression was all humility. "That was my mistake. I was on the phone in the kitchen and didn't realize Irwin had slipped

same to anyone; after all, safety came first with

said her piece and had no interest in further conversation. Taking Stella's hand, Briony turned and strode

"Mom-!"

run after her, but

go! I want to find my

call Briony "Mom" grated on Lauren's nerves, but she forced herself to smile for the sake of her

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