Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 235

"Something good?"

Whenever Garry contacted her, it was never without a very specific agenda.

Briony had long since learned not to get her hopes up when Garry mentioned "good news."

Her voice was cool. "Just say what you want, Garry."

"Dr. Joyner is with me."

Briony's breath caught. "Garry, this isn't something to joke about. Don't even try."

"Do I seem like the type to joke about life and death?"

Garry heaved a theatrical sigh. "Seems like you really don't trust me at all, Ms. Kensington."

Briony's heart pounded in her chest, her grip tightening around the phone. "Is Star really with you?"

"I have no reason to lie."

Briony's eyes stung, her voice trembling. "Is she... is she alright?"

"She'll live, for now." Garry paused, then added, "But if she doesn't get brain surgery within a week, she may never wake up again."

"Brain surgery..." Briony pressed a hand to her chest, struggling to breathe. She closed her eyes, forcing herself to stay calm. "Where is she? I want to see her."

"Ms. Kensington, I didn't call to play the hero."

said, "Name your terms, Garry. As long as Star comes back

you-smart and straightforward." Garry's tone turned sly, amusement

Stewart yet." Briony's tone was glacial. "If you can get him to agree

work with me before, I'd have helped you out, but you passed. That was your chance. So, Ms.

just so you know-you've got a week to get that divorce. After that, even if you're willing

with anger. "You have no right to keep Star. How is this

by chance. She was unconscious-I brought her back and got her medical help. What's wrong with

said, fighting to keep her fury in check. "If you refuse to let her go,

the police want to get involved,

took Star to Westenmar? Garry, I'm starting to think you're the

me at all. That's a shame, but I get it-partnerships

"So, that's

hung up without

Briony heard the dead line in her ear. Jaw clenched, she dialed his number

Garry didn't pick

was doing

car, James had overheard

At least now we know Stella's alive. As for getting her back, we need to talk to Dr. Clarke

had a high fever the night she disappeared-she was obviously taken. For all we know, Garry's the one who had her abducted." James nodded, starting the engine. "Let's head to

knock sounded on the passenger

standing outside, gesturing for her to

down

"It's about Stella."

Briony froze.

started to rain. Let's talk inside the