Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 188

Cedric Clarke choked on his words.

"But you still chose to help him."

Cedric fell silent.

"Dr. Clarke, you've helped me before, and I understand you have your loyalties as Stewart's friend. I don't blame you for that," Briony said, her gaze calm and measured. "But you've chosen his side, so I can't just pretend it's nothing."

Cedric pressed his lips together and let out a heavy sigh. "I'm sorry."

Briony didn't say another word to him. She turned and headed straight for the elevator.

Stella followed, lifting her dress as she passed Cedric, shooting him a furious look.

"Careful hanging around with Stewart. People might start thinking you're just like him-you'll end up single for life!"

Cedric stood there, speechless.

Their destination was St. Augustine's Church on the Golden Coast.

stretch of golden sand, a world away from the city. The drive from the hotel took nearly

entire ride was

stared out the window, lost in thought. Stella, on the other hand, met his eyes more than once, each time glaring at him like he was the villain

suffer in silence. He'd never felt

arrived at the

Stella hopped out, then helped Briony from

grounds were

entire church for the day-no tourists, no onlookers,

boy stood together, both dressed in matching white suits-father and son, unmistakable even

about, along with the

Briony, he waved both arms and

guard. Irwin

Stella sputtered, then

wanted the three of you to take

expression, and when she didn't react, he continued softly, "He said, after five years with you as his mom,

sake!" Stella was practically fuming, rubbing the back

she turned to Cedric. "Dr. Clarke, you're not telling