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.

shoot Carney a frosty glare before rising from her

in front of Briony, gave Crystal a once-over, and asked, "Bryn, and

introduced her, "This is Crystal, my college roommate. She just got back from overseas today." Then

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

laughed warmly, clasping Crystal's hands. "Since you're here, you must stay a few days. Make yourself at home, dear, don't stand on

Crystal grinned. "Absolutely!"

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

Gwendolyn White

...

guest room upstairs, Gwendolyn White quietly closed the door behind

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

and Little Nina

are not going back! If he tries to force you, we'll just call Mr. Chadwick again if we have

hesitating. "But I

him?" Gwendolyn White's voice

getting back together

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