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?"

were anything but ordinary-her eyes held the same captivating allure as Rosita's,

of Rosita, or if they'd truly

"Mom!"

Briony's sleeve. Snapped out of her thoughts, she looked down to see Irwin staring up at her, his eyes

do you have to work tonight? If you're

away. "Irwin, I've told you-please don't call

trembled as he looked up at

glanced at Lauren. "Just now, Irwin nearly ran into a

Lauren's expression flickered.

Briony blaming her for

a foster mother-how dare she

outward expression was all humility. "That was my mistake. I was on the phone in the kitchen and

the same to anyone; after

further conversation. Taking Stella's hand, Briony turned

"Mom-!"

run after her, but Lauren caught his

I want to

call Briony "Mom" grated on Lauren's nerves, but she forced herself to

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