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.

the call without another

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

look so beautiful in your wedding dress! When I first

expression. "Irwin, was it you who told your father you wanted to take a

took one with Dad, but you haven't taken one with me and Dad yet. I

and your dad are really something else hopeless and completely nuts!" she said, giving

Honestly, she felt numb

supposed she ought to be, but what was the

twisted in confusion when Briony didn't

gathered up her

didn't understand 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

about it, the more aggrieved he felt. He lowered his head and trailed after Briony,

fixed on Stewart, who stood tall and unmoving atop the ten stone

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

the

eighth step,

man before her, Briony's eyes were calm and clear. "Stewart, by the