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?"

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

Cedric sighed, pressing his lips together. "Stewart's my brother, but even 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

"I trust your character, Dr. Clarke. So if Star chooses you, I hope you'll

won't," Cedric

consider it my wedding gift to her. Just

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

relented, a hint of resignation in his voice. "Alright. I'll hold onto it

up and see

pressed her lips

really did want to see

hadn't truly seen

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

"What about Mrs. Joyner...?"

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

nodded, relief mixing

to see Stella one

if she'd ever