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?"

over her stomach.

this marriage. I won't be

the eye. "I trust your character, Dr. Clarke. So

Cedric replied

up together, consider it my wedding gift to her. Just find a reason to give it to her when the time

Don't worry about

insisted, her tone gentle but firm. "It would put me at ease." Cedric relented, a hint of resignation in his voice. "Alright. I'll hold onto it for now." Briony stood. "I should

her. "Are you sure you don't want to go up and see her?

lips together, her nose

want

accident, she hadn't truly seen her,

about this-I'll take her for a walk

"What about Mrs. Joyner...?"

assured her.

relief mixing with

to see Stella one more

if she'd ever