Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 189

Irwin rushed over to Briony, arms outstretched, eager for a hug. But Briony smoothly stepped aside, avoiding him without missing a beat.

Stella quickly intercepted, pulling Irwin away. "Hey, quiet down! Bryn's on the phone," she chided.

Irwin pouted, shooting a disgruntled look at Briony.

Briony ignored him and turned her attention back to her call. "So, what's the result?" she asked James.

"Nothing unusual," James replied. "Just an ordinary crystal. No hidden surprises."

"All right, got it," Briony said. She didn't feel much of anything about the outcome. "How are things on your end?" James asked.

"I can handle it," Briony replied simply.

"Do you still want the bracelet?"

She glanced at Irwin, her voice cooling. "You take care of it."

"Will do!" James sounded noticeably more cheerful.

call without another

as she hung up, Irwin shook off Stella's hand and hurried over, standing in front of

so beautiful in your wedding dress! When I first saw it, I

"Irwin, was it you who told your father you

Dad, but you haven't taken one with me and Dad yet. I can't play favorites-Mom Rosita has

couldn't help but laugh, shaking her head. "You and your dad are really something else hopeless and completely nuts!"

at Irwin. Honestly, she felt

be, but what was the point anymore? It would all be over

face twisted in confusion when Briony didn't reply. "Did I say

simply gathered up her skirt. "Let's

why. Mom Rosita had told him that if he made an effort and was good to his mom, things would go back to the way they were before. He was trying so hard-so why did Mom only seem colder and

more aggrieved he felt. He lowered his head

straight toward the church, her gaze fixed on Stewart, who stood tall and unmoving atop the

the church, the dress-these things together should have been a recipe for romance. Yet at that moment, Briony felt nothing but bitter

started up the steps. One,

step,

were calm and clear. "Stewart, by