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

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

after Mario. But that doesn't mean I approve of how

lips together, wanting

Lorna returned

Briony coolly. "Stewart will

took Little Nina's hand and made her way up the

Nina's eyes darted around, taking

girl hadn't said a word since they arrived, her

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

had raised her daughter; she could see the hope written

door was ajar. Briony

by the window, and as he heard

was cool and even. "Come

Little

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

round face away. "I'm just here to help Mom find Mario. I didn't

words were sharp, but 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

back soon.