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.

and grew anxious. Did

you like

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

into her bag, unfolded a small blanket,

you need

could lie down, Briony turned away

shoulders drooped. Disappointed, he mumbled,

Briony had been sleeping a lot. Sure

last row of first class, Stella and James kept a

the flight

the plane touched down at Cloudcrest International Airport. Briony had put together the travel itinerary, but Stewart had handled all the arrangements

the airport to the rental house, Briony

the other hand, chattered nonstop, determined to keep things

the house and went to check in, Stella and James showed up as

Irwin spotted James instantly.

He gaped and pointed at James in surprise. "What are you doing

point, neither James

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

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