Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 428

James sat in silence, his brow deeply furrowed.

"At this point," Cedric Clarke said, his voice growing heavier with each word, "all I can say is that Stewart never truly intended to hurt Ms. Kensington. Of course, some of his actions did end up causing her a great deal of pain...”

He trailed off, the weight of the situation settling between them.

"But let's give him one last chance. If he pulls through this, he'll go to city hall next week and sign the divorce papers, just as he promised. If he doesn't... well, for Ms. Kensington, it's the difference between being divorced and being widowed. Either way, she'll be free of Stewart in the end."

James hesitated. Cedric wasn't wrong, not really.

It's just being widowed felt a little too morbid.

"Alright, I understand." James scratched his forehead, letting out a breath. "When Bryn wakes up, I'll pass on everything you said."

"Good. I'll let you go, then."

The call ended.

Ferdinand glanced at James, concern flickering over his features. "You look troubled. What did Dr. Clarke say?"

him, still trying to wrap his mind around

but he recovered quickly-far

only a moment, he asked, "How's

finger across his throat in a grim gesture. Ferdinand pressed his lips together in

if Stewart survives, he'll meet Bryn at city hall next Tuesday for the divorce. If not...

an eyebrow. "Well, morbid as it sounds, from another angle-it means she'll inherit all of Stewart's

stared

later, Briony was recovering well and cleared to

yet, but with Ferdinand's help-he'd

nurse her back to health with

herbal remedies-the worst was

behind her.

brought in a fireplace

one could blame Marlene for making a big deal

"Step over the fire to chase away the bad luck! Wishing you safety, good health, and a

then lifted her foot

squealed that she wanted a turn, too. With a resigned sigh, James scooped her up and carried