Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 354

A chill of mockery swept through Briony's heart, though her face remained composed and impassive.

So this was what it felt like to be utterly disappointed in someone-so much so that even anger seemed like too much effort.

"Stewart, drop the act. I know everything you're doing is for Irwin." Briony called him out without hesitation.

"I'll make this clear: even if you ripped out your heart and handed it to me, I still wouldn't give it a second glance."

With that, Briony brushed past him and headed straight for the living room.

Stewart's hand tightened ever so slightly around the jewelry box he held. He lowered his gaze, staring at the wedding ring inside, a shadow falling over his expression.

...

Dinner was ready. The group gathered around the dining table, taking their seats.

Little Nina and little Mario were looked after by Crystal and Carol, sparing Briony and Gwendolyn White from any extra worry.

At the table, the four men each nursed their own thoughts.

James sent Marlene down to the wine cellar for two bottles of Château Lafite.

"I'm a lightweight, I admit defeat. The three of you can drink," James declared with easy generosity. "There's plenty more where that came from-help yourselves!"

Ferdinand offered a faint smile. "My tolerance isn't great either. I'll pass."

"I'm trying to be healthy these days," Garry added with a smirk. "I think I'll sit this one out too."

the table overflowing with gourmet dishes, only the two oblivious children had any appetite. The rest hardly touched their food, the

and little Mario wanted to play upstairs, so Crystal

turned to Briony. "Little Mario's probably going to refuse

for Garry,

him stay here with Carol. You

a brow, clearly catching the exasperation in Briony's

"Alright, then I'll

phone call and announced he had to

saw him out

the front door, Gifford pulled up to

Briony, his tone gentle. "I'm

him get into the car and waving goodbye as he

He smiled. "I will."

disappeared

to find Stewart had

the yard under the porch light, its glow outlining his tall, lean frame and casting

were edged with anger.

had no interest in dealing with him and headed straight

wasn't about to let her go that

as Briony tried to pass him and step up onto the porch, he suddenly reached out,

free herself. "Stewart! What's wrong with

don't want you

of your

would back down, tension crackling between them as she tried to pull

her wrist, and

slapped