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 had any appetite. The rest hardly touched their food, the atmosphere heavy

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

going to refuse to

annoyance for Garry, but her

let him stay here with Carol.

arched a brow, clearly catching the exasperation

"Alright, then I'll head out

took a phone

saw him

front door, Gifford pulled

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

get into the car and waving goodbye as he

He smiled. "I will."

disappeared into

turned away, only to find Stewart had come outside at

in the yard under the porch light, its glow outlining his

were edged with anger.

in dealing with him and

to let her go that

pass him and step up onto the porch, he suddenly

to free herself. "Stewart! What's wrong with

want you getting too close to

who I see is none of your business!" Briony kept

back down, tension crackling between them as she tried to

up her wrist, and Briony's patience snapped.

and slapped Stewart