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.

and realized all his advice had

to be home in half an hour-no, scratch that, fifteen minutes if you count the drive. You've got exactly

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

not about the diapers- it's about being there! No one can

studied him for

for drinks at night. The only reason he was here

looking out for Briony for

thing was obvious: Cedric

still hasn't gotten her memory back?" Stewart

then shook his

does—and realizes she

you my phone, and this is what I get? Are you jealous because my wife and kid are

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

"Of course it does!"

looked at Stewart like his friend had just lost all credibility as

you love her, aren't you?" Stewart frowned, thinking it over seriously. "I don't

Cedric stared. "Excuse me?"

between us. We agreed to get what

divorce. That's the only reason

serious. "Are

filed for

she assumed Irwin was

the only reason she wants a divorce is because of

Stewart looked at Cedric, frowning. "Plus, now

why she's

eyes widened. "You really believe