Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 469

"No matter what I do, I'll always be Mario's biological mother. It's not just Ms. Riley —even Stewart has no right to stop me from loving my son."

Lorna looked at Briony, her gaze steady.

It had only been a day, but Briony already seemed different.

"Ms. Kensington, I think there's been a misunderstanding. I'm simply raising Mario the way Stewart asked me to," Lorna replied with a calm smile. "If you don't approve of Stewart's methods, perhaps you should discuss them with him directly."

Briony had come for two reasons: to see her son, and to finally have a clear conversation with Stewart.

She turned to Carol. "Where is Stewart?"

Carol glanced at Lorna.

"He's in the study," Lorna answered. "But I can't promise he'll want to see you."

Briony ignored her, still addressing Carol. "Let him know I need to talk to him about Mario's upbringing."

Carol nodded. "Of course, I'll let Mr. Wentworth know."

She set down what she was carrying and started toward the stairs.

"I'll go," Lorna interjected, stopping Carol. "He's been busy lately and doesn't like interruptions."

at Briony,

nothing, which was as good

she was gone, Carol hurried over to Briony, lowering her voice. "Ms. Kensington, please don't take Ms.

"Carol, I trust you'll look after Mario. But that doesn't mean I approve of how Stewart and

together, wanting to say

Lorna returned from

coolly.

and made her way up the

Nina's eyes darted around,

glanced down at her daughter. The little girl hadn't said

the truth: Little Nina missed her father too. Kids were kids, after all. After hearing Mario praise Stewart so many times, Little Nina Couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy, though

see the hope written all

ajar. Briony paused at

and as he

was cool and

led Little

landed on his daughter's cherubic face. A faint smile touched his lips.

round face away. "I'm just here to help Mom find Mario.

her stubborn act only made her more endearing. Stewart couldn't help but smile, his heart melting a little. But he had no idea how

be back soon. Just