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.

ended the call without

Irwin shook off Stella's hand and hurried over, standing in front of

in your wedding dress! When I first saw it, I just knew

him with a calm, almost distant expression. "Irwin, was it you who told your father you wanted to take a 'family photo' with

enthusiastically. "Yeah! Mom Rosita and I already took one with Dad, but you haven't taken one with me and Dad yet. I can't play favorites-Mom Rosita

and your dad are really something else hopeless and completely

looked at Irwin. Honestly, she

be, but what was

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

gathered up her

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 distant with each

he felt. He

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

a recipe for romance. Yet at that moment, Briony felt nothing but

started up the steps.

step, just a

"Stewart, by the time we get back, that