Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

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.

silence and grew anxious.

don't you like

reverie, closed the box, and forced a small smile. "It's very nice. Thank you for

into her bag, unfolded a small blanket, and reached for her

going to rest. If you need anything, ask

seat so she could lie down, Briony turned away

Disappointed,

a lot. Sure enough, it wasn't

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

the flight passed

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

the airport to the rental house,

to keep things upbeat, but Stewart was

to check in,

Irwin spotted James instantly.

James in surprise. "What are you

James nor Stella

cheerfully. "What a coincidence! Looks like we all picked the same spot for a