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.

and clean, the scenery gorgeous-shimmering streams and rolling hills. There were only a handful of families in the village, most of them growing medicinal herbs

Its thick walls and sturdy beams made it perfect for storing herbs,

there as well, the house never

settled in and was comfortable with her new surroundings before heading

drove into town, Briony's

"I'm at the airport."

woman's voice was crisp and a little

come pick you

glanced over, "A

Briony nodded. "Mm-hmm."

to

me home,

"Alright."

a folder, and headed

the airport, she parked

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

spotted her instantly and

her sunglasses, and gave Briony a long,

grinned. "What's wrong, can't recognize me after all these

half-expletive, her dramatic makeup making her eyes look

really old enough to start

intently. "Your skin is flawless-how many collagen injections have you had? Did you get a nose job? And your chest did you have work done? It looks so natural! Where did you

friend's usual bluntness. "I haven't

looked genuinely shocked. "If you can look like this without a little help,

you were always a stunt double." Her friend paused, then huffed,

grinned. "Crystal, maybe lose the heavy eyeliner before you start talking about image. We're not exactly short

her eyes