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 probably gone in one ear and out the

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

look. "Heading back to change

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

him for a

only reason he was here now was because Stewart had brought up

looking out for Briony for Stella's

Cedric truly loved his

hasn't gotten her memory back?"

then shook his

does—and realizes she doesn't really love

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

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

"Of course it does!"

friend had just lost

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

Cedric stared. "Excuse me?"

honest. It was always a transaction between us. We agreed to get what we each needed. I think

reason for a divorce. That's the only

grew serious. "Are you sure

Stewart replied. "She filed for divorce because

my relationship with Rosita, and she assumed Irwin was my son.

she wants a

frowning. "Plus,

she's so determined to

eyes widened. "You really