Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 324

Gwendolyn White let out a long sigh. "After all this, you're still going back to that city-the one that broke your heart, Bryn. Are you sure about this? Once you set foot there again, you know there's no turning back."

Briony's eyes were unwavering. "I know."

...

Upstairs, Gwendolyn and Crystal were changing the linens in the guest rooms.

When Briony came downstairs, she found James alone in the living room.

He stood as soon as he saw her, striding over. "Are you really planning to go back to Northborough?"

"I am."

"Are you out of your mind?" James snapped, irritation clear in his voice. "Do you really think Stewart will just let you walk away?"

Briony met his gaze, her lips pressed together before she sighed. "Even if I don't go back, he won't let me go."

"Just wait six months," James insisted. "Once the separation period's up, you can file for divorce again. But if you go back now, you'll have no proof of separation. How will you ever get out?"

"And what makes you think Stewart will leave me alone for even half a year?"

silent, jaw

so powerless

as the one in control. My resistance won't change

I use Mr. Chadwick's influence, that might not be enough to

there's me. I can talk to my dad, get

all this, I still need you and Mr. Chadwick to help me escape this marriage, what will Stewart think of me? He'll just see me as weak-

frowned, concern etched

want a divorce," Briony said firmly, "and I want

"Alright. But...

in his eyes. She couldn't help but laugh. "Did I ever say you couldn't

indignation. "It's not like I want to cling to you or anything. I just can't bear to

know." Briony had never doubted his affection for the

just came back with me-Crystal. But to everyone else, she's just my personal assistant. On the surface, she's just here to help me look after

then asked, "So

Briony replied, raising an eyebrow. "Let Stewart stew a little

cheered. "Exactly-let's keep him

Northborough, Lunar Heights Estate.

out of the taxi, her body wracked with pain as she staggered

She pressed the doorbell.

up, scowling as soon as she saw Lauren. "You again? Ms. Lockwood's busy with her livestream. She doesn't