Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 321

"Stewart, if you're sick, go see a doctor. Stop dragging me into your drama."

Briony ended the call without waiting for a reply.

She nearly blocked Cedric Clarke's number too, but when she thought of Stella Joyner, she hesitated and let it slide.

"What were you about to say?" Briony pocketed her phone and looked up at James.

James cleared his throat and waved his hand dismissively. "Nothing, really. I just wanted to say there's no need to be so formal between us. We're like family-no need for all that 'thank you' business."

Briony grinned. "Got it. From now on, I'll treat you like my own little brother. No more formalities."

"That's more like it!" James beamed. "We're both only children, after all. A brother- sister bond works-always have each other's backs."

He scratched the back of his head and turned to watch the distant sunset. He looked calm and relaxed, but a faint ache stirred in his chest.

Briony didn't notice anything amiss; she simply followed his gaze toward the horizon.

The sun dipped behind the hills, and neon lights flickered on across the city.

James snuck a sideways glance at her delicate profile-the soft curve of her cheek aglow in the last light. Affection flickered in his eyes, but he kept it hidden beneath the cover of night.

Northborough, private club, VIP lounge.

Cedric Clarke snatched his phone back.

"What the hell is wrong with you?" He glared at Stewart, exasperated. "You're trying to win your wife back, not issue orders to your employees!"

Stewart pressed his lips together, silent.

looked at him and realized all his advice had probably gone

home in half an hour-no, scratch that,

"Heading back to change another diaper? What, is your

the point. It's not about the diapers- it's about being there! No one can replace a father

him for a

only reason he was here now was because Stewart

was looking out for Briony

was obvious: Cedric truly loved his

hasn't gotten her

paused, then shook his

one day she does—and realizes she doesn't really love you? What

human? I risked Briony's wrath lending you my phone, and this is what I get? Are you

"I just wonder-does love really matter that much in a

"Of course it does!"

like his friend had just lost

to this marriage with Briony because you love her, aren't you?"

Cedric stared. "Excuse me?"

what we each needed. I think we've both benefited from this marriage-so

reason for a divorce. That's the only reason I'm

"Are you sure

Stewart replied. "She filed for divorce because she thought I

she assumed

you think the only reason she wants a

looked at Cedric, frowning. "Plus, now we

she's so determined

eyes widened. "You really