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. Why don't you take

we'll head back. You two... try to keep it civil, okay?" His last words

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

them, yet for Stewart, it suddenly felt as if Briony was standing on the

had no patience for games tonight. She got straight

let me be clear:

"I didn't come

curved Briony's lips. "Then what do

his

a moment,

word. Finally, he

a hand on

replied coolly. "It was Fiona

should

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

I'll have Carl handle

Stewart's arrangement. If he defended Fiona personally, he'd be standing in direct opposition to Briony-the rift between them made unmistak public. Stewart was clearly

submitted all my evidence. My attorney will fight for what I'm

"Is there anything else? If not, I'd like to go home and get some

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