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?"

said, absently brushing her hand over her stomach. "I know suing Stewart won't be easy, but I

in this marriage. I

doing plenty by keeping this from Stewart." Briony looked him in the eye. "I trust your character, Dr. Clarke. So

Cedric

it my wedding gift to her. Just

on your own, pregnant-keep the money. Don't worry about Star.

me at ease." Cedric relented, a hint of resignation in his voice. "Alright. I'll hold onto it for now."

with her. "Are you sure you don't want to go up and see her? If she hadn't lost her memory,

her lips together,

really did want

hadn't truly seen her, not even

to sense her hesitation. After a moment's thought, he suggested, "How about this-I'll take her for a walk in the little

"What about Mrs. Joyner...?"

worry," Cedric assured her. "I'll handle Mrs.

relief mixing

see Stella one

she'd ever