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."

looked at Briony,

said nothing, which was

Briony, lowering her voice. "Ms. Kensington, please don't take Ms. Riley's words to

Mario. But that doesn't mean I approve of how Stewart and Lorna treat

lips together, wanting

returned from

coolly. "Stewart will see

Little Nina's hand and

eyes darted around, taking

daughter. The little girl hadn't said a word since they

After hearing Mario praise Stewart so many times, Little Nina Couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy, though she'd never

Briony had raised her daughter; she could see

ajar. Briony paused

and as he

eyes met. His voice was cool and

led Little Nina

softened as it landed on his daughter's cherubic face. A faint smile touched his lips. "Little Nina, it's been

"I'm just here to help

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 to talk to a little girl-any affection he tried to show came

back soon. Just wait