Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 225

Chapter 227

The heavy rain had delayed all departures, and Briony's flight was no exception.

She'd booked a first-class ticket, so she waited out the storm in the airport's VIP lounge.

To pass the time, Briony picked up a magazine from a nearby table and began flipping through it absently.

Suddenly, the polished toes of a pair of black dress shoes stopped right in front of her.

Puzzled, Briony looked up-and found herself staring into Stewart's dark, inscrutable eyes.

Her lips pressed together, and her brow furrowed, almost instinctively.

A faint, knowing smile played at the corner of Stewart's mouth. "Heading to Silveridge too?" he asked.

Briony felt a vague but unmistakable sense of foreboding settle in her chest.

"Judging by your face, I got it right," Stewart said, his voice low and even. "I'm on my way to Silveridge as well."

Briony said nothing.

He glanced at the empty seat beside her and, without the slightest hesitation, sat down.

"Are you going for the Antiquarian Society's documentary shoot?" he asked.

"That's none of your business," Briony replied coolly, barely giving him a glance before returning to her magazine.

After what had happened last time at City Hall the way Stewart had played her for a fool-she saw no reason to pretend civility anymore.

This man was selfish and manipulative, always looking out for himself, always finding new ways to use her. If that was the case, why should she bother maintaining appearances?

had

openly she displayed her disgust,

he continued, as if her rudeness didn't register.

tightened with impatience. She didn't

her cold profile, his mouth curving just slightly. "You really don't want

not that I don't want to talk to you," she said, finally lifting her head and taking a steadying breath. Her eyes, icy and bright, locked onto his. "If you want

save that

It wouldn't be the first time he dodged the issue; she wasn't about to be fooled by

is practically a compliment," Briony said, her tone flat. Stewart said nothing,

normal person. Rolling her eyes, she turned away and focused on her

really coming down out there.

back

James's name flashed on her screen. She answered and walked over to

when you'll take off?"

so if it

But the rain's

and I'll come pick you up,"

"Okay."

isn't, call your professor before takeoff-he'll need

couldn't help but laugh. "You

goddaughter weren't in your belly,

lips pressed

steady, comforting cadence. It was the kind of voice

Stewart's eyes

...

didn't talk for long. Once she hung up and turned around, she found

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