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."

terms, Garry. As long as Star comes

tone turned sly, amusement curling in

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

me before, I'd have helped you out, but you passed. That

you're

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

difference," Garry replied lazily. "I found Dr. Joyner by chance. She was

her fury in check. "If you refuse to let

that's unfortunate for you." Garry chuckled softly. "I'm in Westenmar now. Even if the police want to get

furrowed. "You took Star to Westenmar? Garry, I'm starting to think you're the one who

at all. That's a shame, but I get it-partnerships can't

sighed. "So,

up

line in her ear. Jaw clenched, she dialed

Garry didn't

doing this on

car, James had overheard

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

Dr. Clarke, Star had a high fever the night she disappeared-she was obviously taken. For all we know, Garry's

knock sounded on the passenger

see Stewart standing outside,

hesitated, then rolled down

"It's about Stella."

Briony froze.

talk inside the café?" Stewart