Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 329

Stewart walked over and settled into the armchair across from her.

His deep-set eyes lingered on her. His voice was low, measured. "When are you coming home?"

"Home?" Briony let out a cold laugh. "Stewart, do you really think there's still a home for you and me?"

"We're not divorced." Stewart's face was unreadable. "It's been a week. Don't you think it's time to let things go?"

Briony almost laughed at the absurdity.

"Stewart, in your mind, did you really think I spent the last four years hiding away in that old town just to spite you?"

The sarcasm in her voice was unmistakable.

He pressed his fingers against his brow, as if fighting off a headache. "What do you want, Briony? What will it take for you to come back?"

"I have a steady life here," she shot back. "I'm surrounded by people who love me, real friends and family. I don't have to look over my shoulder, worried Rosita will try to ruin me, all because of you. Why would I go back? To be someone's victim again?"

whole life in a tiny town like

sharp. "Do you mean the privileges of

Stewart-you have Irwin. He's always been your favorite, your

existence doesn't threaten Little Nina." Stewart's gaze was steady, his tone serious. "I'll be fair

you think those words are supposed to

Stewart looked at her, then sighed. "Irwin's asked about you a lot these past four years. You misunderstood his background before,

stared at him in disbelief. How could Stewart even say

said, her hand clenching tight on her knee, "but have you

Stewart flinched.

glare was

son! You

you have

me? Stewart, are you

already made sure Rosita and Irwin

lowered. "She's not fit to

Don't you dare expect me to treat him like my own! You should be grateful he has a father like you, because if not, I honestly

was my negligence that cost our son his life. I won't deny