Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 172

Chapter 173

Irwin immediately grinned. "Mom, open it! Hurry!"

Briony lifted the lid of the jewelry box.

Inside was a pale lavender crystal bracelet.

These had become quite trendy this year.

"Mom, they said something about this year being special-the lady selling the bracelet tried to explain, but it was all so complicated I didn't really get it... Anyway, she said wearing this kind of purple crystal is supposed to be really good luck right now. I want you to be happy, so I bought it for you!"

There was an innocence in her child's words that went straight to Briony's heart.

She stared at the bracelet nestled in the box, her emotions tangled.

Once upon a time, a gift chosen so thoughtfully by Irwin would have moved her deeply.

But things had changed.

Now, looking at the crystal bracelet, all she felt was a heavy, conflicted ache-any trace of warmth or joy was long gone.

noticed her silence and grew anxious. Did Mom even

you like

and forced a

her bag, unfolded a

rest. If you need anything,

could lie down, Briony turned away to face the window and pulled the mask

shoulders drooped. Disappointed, he mumbled, "Oh.

Briony had been sleeping a lot. Sure enough, it wasn't

and James kept a close watch on the three sitting ahead of

the flight

Airport. Briony had put together the travel itinerary, but Stewart had handled all the arrangements along the

the rental house, Briony barely

chattered nonstop, determined to keep things upbeat, but Stewart was the only one

house and went to check in, Stella

Irwin spotted James instantly.

pointed at James in surprise. "What are you

this point, neither James nor Stella bothered

"What a coincidence! Looks like we all picked the same

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