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 the same captivating

sure if Lauren seemed familiar because of Rosita, or if they'd truly met

"Mom!"

Snapped out of her thoughts, she looked down to see Irwin staring

have to work tonight? If you're not working, can

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

trembled as he looked up at her, wounded and

"Just now, Irwin nearly ran into a serving cart. There was scalding hot soup

Lauren's expression flickered.

for not

a foster mother-how dare she act so

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 out.

meant to scold Lauren. She would have said the same to anyone; after all, safety came first with kids

interest in further conversation. Taking

"Mom-!"

to run after her,

go! I want to find my

on Lauren's nerves, but she forced herself to smile for the sake of her

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