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 late. Why don't you take Star and

this was something Stewart and Briony needed to hash out themselves. "Alright, we'll head

Stewart didn't reply.

resigned sigh, Cedric gathered up his son in one arm and wrapped the other around his wife. The family headed off down the sidewalk,

suddenly felt as if Briony was standing on the other side

no patience for games tonight. She got straight to

the lawsuit, let me be clear: I'm not

didn't come

Briony's lips. "Then what do you

his

a moment,

word. Finally, he spoke in a

lay a hand on you. I'm here to apologize on her

Briony replied coolly. "It was

who should

involved in the case, but she is my

way. I'll have Carl

direct opposition to Briony-the rift between them made unmistak public. Stewart was clearly aware

submitted all my evidence. My attorney will fight for what

paused, then added, "Is there anything else? If not, I'd like to go home and

intense, his voice quiet but resolute. "I've spoken with