Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 323

When Briony stepped inside, everyone was there except for Little Nina, who was still at preschool.

Carney was busy making tea, while James and Stewart sat across from each other at the table.

As soon as James saw Briony, he shot her a look of annoyance, lips pursed in clear disapproval.

Briony understood him perfectly, but only pressed her lips together and ignored Stewart entirely.

Stewart, for his part, barely glanced at Briony before turning back to Carney and resuming their earlier conversation.

Carney, of course, was not oblivious to the tension pulsing through the room. He cleared his throat and made an effort to keep chatting with Stewart, as if nothing were amiss.

Stewart was, after all, The Antiquarian Society's legal representative-a meeting like this came with the territory, and Carney couldn't exactly refuse. Besides, Stewart had carefully steered clear of any mention of Briony or Little Nina since stepping through the door, as if he were simply here to share a cup of tea with Carney and discuss matters of artifact preservation.

Carney knew perfectly well why Stewart had come today, but since Stewart refused to broach the subject, Carney could only play dumb and go along with the charade.

Gwendolyn White, however, had no patience for such pretense. She thought Carney was giving Stewart far too much leeway.

Carney a frosty glare before rising from her seat

gave Crystal a once-over, and asked,

back from overseas today." Then she turned to Crystal, "Crystal, this

extended both hands enthusiastically. "Mrs. Winslow, it's such an honor! I've seen your interviews-you're phenomenal. And you look even

blush!" Gwendolyn White laughed warmly, clasping Crystal's hands. "Since you're here, you must stay a few days. Make yourself

Crystal grinned. "Absolutely!"

said, "I'll take her upstairs to drop off her

yet!" Gwendolyn White interjected. "Let's do it

...

guest room upstairs, Gwendolyn White quietly closed

her expression serious. "What's going on with Stewart? Why did he

me and Little Nina

back! If he tries to force you, we'll just

her lips together, hesitating.

him?" Gwendolyn White's voice rose

getting back together

face was cold, resolute. "Lauren and Rosita are both in Northborough. I have