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.

anxious.

you like

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

her bag, unfolded a small

going to rest. If you

down, Briony turned away to face the window and pulled the

drooped. Disappointed, he

a lot. Sure enough,

last row of first class, Stella and James kept a close watch on the three sitting ahead

flight

hours later, the plane touched down at Cloudcrest International Airport. Briony had put together the travel itinerary,

airport to the rental

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

to check in, Stella and

Irwin spotted James instantly.

at James in surprise. "What are you doing

James

sunglasses and waved cheerfully. "What a coincidence! Looks like we all

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