Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Briony barely made it through a mile before she was completely out of breath. Seeing her struggle, James immediately slowed down and suggested they just walk instead.

They strolled along the edge of the man-made lake, taking in the early morning calm.

James unscrewed the cap from a bottle of spring water and handed it to Briony.

"Thanks," she said, taking a few gulps. "Honestly, I think I'm in worse shape than those old folks I see out here."

James grinned. "Of course! Those guys are tough as oxen. Plus, they don't have to work anymore and get a pension on top of that. Makes you jealous, doesn't it?"

Briony rolled her eyes but didn't argue.

"Oh, by the way, I went to THE WORLD last night to pick up a friend. Guess who I ran into?"

Briony glanced at him. "Who?"

"Lorna and Barrie."

She frowned. "They went to the bar together?"

"Yeah. They didn't see me, but I definitely saw Barrie with his arm around Lorna as they went into a private lounge. The two of them looked pretty cozy-anyone would think they were a couple."

pressed her

character was questionable, that could have some

continued, “Later, after I picked up my friend and was heading

"She saw you?"

And..." He trailed off, remembering how she'd made a snide comment

before. Bryn, not to be mean, but your ex-husband

Briony just sighed.

exception, you know. You just got fooled back then, but it's okay—your eyes are

a dry laugh. "Thanks, little brother. You're

chuckled. "Anytime. I aim to

"And would you stop

He blinked, confused. "Why?"

you'll end up poisoning yourself

at her,

...

got back to Skybreeze Retreat right at

Aster

Marlene was making

two of them come in together, he waved them over with a cheerful grin. "Back already? Come have a cup of tea. Mr. Delaney's blend is