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.

her silence and grew anxious.

don't you

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

a small blanket, and reached for

If you need anything, ask your

Briony turned away to face the window and pulled the

Disappointed, he mumbled,

lot. Sure enough, it wasn't

Stella and James kept a close watch on

flight passed without

put together the travel itinerary, but Stewart had handled all

the airport to the rental

things upbeat, but Stewart was the only one responding to

house and went to check in, Stella and

Irwin spotted James instantly.

James in surprise. "What are

point, neither James nor Stella

took off his sunglasses and waved cheerfully. "What a coincidence! Looks like

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