Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 279

Chapter 285

Little Nina's paintbrush slipped from her fingers and clattered to the floor. She crouched down to pick it up-

Suddenly, a pair of polished black leather shoes appeared right in front of her.

She paused, curiosity flickering across her face as she tilted her head back to

look up.

Stewart knelt down, his intense gaze fixed on the little girl whose features so closely resembled Briony's. Emotions churned in his dark eyes.

Little Nina's big brown eyes grew even wider.

Wow, this uncle is really handsome!

And not at all in the same way as Uncle Ferdinand, either.

But... there was something a little strange about him.

Clutching her paintbrush, Little Nina edged away, eyeing Stewart with open suspicion.

Swallowing hard, Stewart parted his lips, struggling for a moment before finally speaking. "What's your name?"

"My mom says I'm not supposed to talk to strangers!" she replied, her voice bright and clear—and deliberately loud. “Even if the stranger is really good-looking, it's still not allowed!"

Her words immediately caught the teacher's attention.

A young woman strolled over, pausing when she caught sight of Stewart. For a split second, surprise registered on her face.

He was handsome, with a quiet, commanding presence that was hard to ignore.

But a flutter of attraction or not, she didn't forget her responsibility.

"Sir, is there someone you're looking for?" she asked politely.

Rising to his feet, Stewart gave her a curt nod. "Sorry-I didn't mean to interrupt your class."

"It's alright. The kids are just about finished with their art anyway. Are you here for one of them?"

darted to

entire posture radiating caution. For someone so young, she had a

but smile faintly

back to the teacher, his expression

curious. Sorry for disturbing

turned

wolf in sheep's clothing. She didn't let her guard down until she saw him climb into a sleek black Mercedes parked by the

caught a glimpse of the

thought, someone driving a car like

Nina," she called, beckoning

girl came running.

ruffled her hair gently. "Do you know that

expression. Even though he's

smart girl, Little

watched Little

cheeks and the sweetest little face. Whoever was raising her was doing

up the children and started leading them

eye on

the group

the

was just

clusters at the school

the street, out

the parents, James's

came bounding over,

"Godfather!" she called.

scooped her up, brushing sweat from her forehead with a gentle hand. "What's my little princess been up to? You're

sells her paintings, and since I'm her daughter, mine must be good too! Godfather,

James grinned. "I'll buy every one you ever

But you'll have

an eyebrow. "Why's

Little Nina said,

James: ...

well-she's gotten even craftier

her clever little face, feeling a bittersweet ache in

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