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?"

"It's getting late.

hash out themselves. "Alright, we'll

Stewart didn't reply.

in one arm and wrapped the other around his wife. The family headed off down the sidewalk, leaving Briony and Stewart standing alone under the glow of a streetlamp,

yet for Stewart, it suddenly felt as if Briony

no patience for games tonight. She got straight to

the lawsuit, let me be clear: I'm

"I didn't come to talk

faint, cold smile curved Briony's lips. "Then what do you want? To

his lips

moment,

word. Finally, he spoke in

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

not necessary," Briony replied coolly. "It was

who should

won't be getting directly involved in the case, but she is my

other way. I'll have Carl handle the

personally, he'd be standing in direct opposition to Briony-the rift between them made unmistak public. Stewart was clearly aware of this, which was why

My attorney will fight for what

If not, I'd like to go

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