Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 247

"Is there something you want to say to me?"

"Yes." Briony reached into her purse and pulled out a card, sliding it across the table toward Cedric Clarke. "There's a hundred thousand in here."

Cedric glanced at the bank card, brow furrowing. "What's this for?"

"Star might not remember me anymore, but I'm still her sister. This is just a little something from me. Please, keep it for her."

He didn't take the card, studying her instead. "Are you planning to leave Northborough?"

Briony nodded.

"Have you finalized your divorce from Stewart?"

"No," she replied evenly. "And since you already know about the pregnancy, I'l

just be honest. I want to have the baby first. When two years are up-or if Stewart changes his mind before then—I'll come back and settle the divorce."

Cedric's frown deepened. "And if Stewart refuses?"

take legal action," Briony said, absently brushing her hand over her stomach.

I know you've been through hell in this marriage. I won't be the one to betray your trust. Since you've made up your mind, I wish you all the best. If you need anything, call me.

eye. "I trust your

Cedric replied

my wedding gift to

money. Don't worry about Star. I'll take care

her tone gentle but firm. "It would put me at ease." Cedric relented, a hint of resignation in his voice. "Alright. I'll

you don't want to go up and see her? If she hadn't lost her memory,

lips together,

did want to

she hadn't truly seen her,

After a moment's thought, he suggested, "How about this-I'll take

"What about Mrs. Joyner...?"

her. "I'll handle Mrs.

nodded, relief

see Stella

ever get