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."

Despite the table overflowing with gourmet dishes,

Nina and little Mario wanted to play upstairs, so Crystal

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

didn't bother hiding her annoyance for Garry,

him stay here with Carol. You can

catching the exasperation

then

Garry left, Ferdinand took a phone

saw him out

front door, Gifford pulled up to pick Ferdinand

and glanced at Briony, his tone gentle.

Briony replied, watching him get into the car

He smiled. "I will."

car disappeared

to find Stewart had come outside at some

glow outlining his tall, lean frame and casting

were edged with anger.

dealing with him and headed straight back for the

about to let

up onto the porch, he suddenly reached out,

"Stewart! What's

you I don't want you getting

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

between them

up her wrist, and

slapped Stewart