Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 322

As for everything else, she could handle it herself.

Two days later, Ferdinand's uncle, Kendal Ellsworth, arrived.

Kendal had a refined look about him. Dressed in a stylish linen blazer and slacks, he looked every inch the distinguished gentleman-hard to believe he was

already forty-five.

Gina had once whispered to Briony, marveling, "The Ellsworth genes are something else; I bet Ferdinand's uncle left quite a trail of broken hearts back in

the day!"

Briony couldn't have agreed more.

But Kendal wasn't just handsome; his approachable, warm demeanor made all the difference. Maybe that's why Julia didn't show the slightest hint of resistance or discomfort around him.

After checking Julia's pulse with calm expertise, Kendal delivered his verdict. "It's nothing serious. With some care and rest, she should be fully lucid again in about six months."

Briony was surprised-frankly, it sounded a bit like something out of a fairy tale.

But this was Ferdinand's uncle, after all; questioning him felt inappropriate. Sensing Briony's uncertainty, Ferdinand suggested they all accompany Julia to the countryside.

Briony happily agreed.

Kendal definitely knew how to live well. Though he kept a place in the country, it was only a two-hour drive from the old town.

Half the journey wound along mountain roads, making for a slow, scenic trip. Though everyone called it "the countryside," it was really a cluster of cottages nestled halfway up a lush green mountain.

It was like stepping into a hidden paradise.

There were only a handful of families in the village, most of

storing herbs,

well,

for two days, making sure Julia had settled in and was comfortable with her new surroundings before heading

drove into town,

"I'm at the airport."

crisp

"I'll come pick you

glanced over,

Briony nodded. "Mm-hmm."

me to

need. Just take me home, I'll drive

"Alright."

her place, grabbed a folder, and headed out

she parked and made her way

arrivals lounge buzzed with travelers, but near the exit, a tall woman in sunglasses

her instantly and

tugged down her sunglasses, and

she grinned. "What's wrong,

hell!" The woman burst out in a half-laugh, half-expletive, her dramatic makeup making her eyes look even

thirty really old enough

you had? Did you get a nose job? And your chest did you have work done? It looks so natural! Where

at her friend's usual

like this without a little help, what does that say

a stunt double." Her

before you start talking about image. We're not exactly short on national treasures

rolled her eyes but didn't