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, caught

nothing, which was as

as she was gone, Carol hurried over to Briony, lowering her voice. "Ms. Kensington, please don't take Ms. Riley's words to heart. She's not the warmest person, but she does care about Master

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

together, wanting to say more

returned

looked at Briony coolly. "Stewart will see you

and made her way up

Nina's eyes darted

at her daughter. The little girl hadn't said a word since they arrived, her big

After hearing Mario praise Stewart so many times, Little

had raised her daughter; she could see

was ajar. Briony paused at the

by the window, and as he

eyes met. His voice was cool

Little Nina

gaze softened as it landed on his daughter's cherubic face. A faint smile touched his lips.

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

sharp, but her stubborn act only made her more endearing. Stewart couldn't help but smile, his heart melting a little. But

will be back soon. Just wait a bit