Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 387

Lately, Stewart's habit of showing up unannounced-whenever and wherever he pleased—had become so routine that both Briony and James barely batted an

eye.

a place like Northborough, if Stewart wanted to find someone, it was almost effortless.

James glanced at Briony. "Want to deal with him?"

Briony already knew why Stewart was here, blocking her path. It was almost certainly about her lawsuit against Fiona.

She gently stroked Little Nina, who was already dozing off in her arms, and told James, "Take Little Nina to the car and wait for me."

James nodded, scooping up Little Nina and heading towards where their car was parked.

Cedric Clarke stepped forward, positioning himself squarely in front of Stewart, his expression serious. "If you're here to settle things, then talk it through, like an adult."

Stewart's dark eyes fixed on Cedric Clarke. "You know about this too?"

"I ran into her at the hospital yesterday," Cedric replied with a sigh. "Her face was swollen so badly it was terrifying. Your mother really went too far this time-she even ruptured Briony's eardrum."

Stewart's Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed, his gaze flicking to Briony. "What did the doctor say?"

getting

He knew this was something Stewart and Briony needed to hash out themselves. "Alright, we'll head back. You two... try to keep it civil, okay?" His last words were directed at

Stewart didn't reply.

family headed off down the sidewalk, leaving Briony and

was barely a step between them, yet for Stewart, it suddenly felt as if Briony was standing

tonight. She

the lawsuit, let me be

eyes unreadable. "I didn't come to talk you

curved Briony's lips. "Then

pressed his lips

for a moment, as if

he spoke in a

never expected my mother to lay a hand on you. I'm here to apologize

coolly. "It was

who should be apologizing-not

involved in the case, but she is my mother.

the other way. I'll have

rift between them made unmistak public. Stewart was clearly aware of this, which was why he'd delegated the task

My

then added, "Is there anything else? If not,

Stewart's gaze was intense, his voice quiet but resolute. "I've spoken with Irwin.