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?"

to Cedric Clarke. "It's getting late. Why don't you take

needed to hash out themselves. "Alright, we'll head back. You two... try

Stewart didn't reply.

wife. The family headed off down the sidewalk, leaving Briony and Stewart standing alone under the glow of a streetlamp, shadows stretching long in the deepening

between them, yet for Stewart, it suddenly felt as if Briony was standing on the other side of an

tonight. She got straight

lawsuit, let me be clear: I'm not

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

"Then what do you want? To talk

pressed his lips

for a moment, as if

Finally, he

to lay a hand on you. I'm here

not necessary," Briony replied coolly. "It was Fiona who

should be apologizing-not

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

other way. I'll have

in direct opposition to Briony-the rift between them made unmistak public.

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

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

his voice quiet but resolute. "I've spoken with Irwin. I'm sending