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."

joined the non-drinkers. Despite the table overflowing with gourmet dishes, only the two oblivious children

dinner, Little Nina and little Mario wanted to play upstairs, so Crystal and Carol took

going to refuse to go home with me

for Garry,

him stay here

catching the exasperation in Briony's

"Alright, then

Ferdinand took a phone call and announced he had to leave

him out

the front door, Gifford pulled up

paused and glanced at Briony, his tone gentle. "I'm off.

into the car

He smiled. "I will."

disappeared

turned away, only to find Stewart had

outlining his tall, lean frame and casting

were edged with anger.

with him and

to

to pass him and step up onto the porch, he

free herself. "Stewart! What's wrong with you?

don't want you

told you, who I see is none of your business!" Briony kept struggling, but Stewart's

tension crackling between them as she tried to

wrist, and Briony's

and slapped