Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 504

Cedric Clarke fell silent, at a loss for words.

Stewart cast a cool glance at Stella, then turned to Cedric. "Let's go."

Cedric pressed his lips together, shooting Stewart a look that said, "Hey, man, I tried." He watched as Stewart strode away.

The Maybach had barely pulled out of the Skybreeze Retreat's driveway when, just seconds later, a Bentley rolled in.

Briony was about to take her daughter upstairs for a bath when she caught sight of Ferdinand Ellsworth through the car window. Her brow furrowed slightly.

Ferdinand stepped out of the car.

Under the evening sky, the man's crisp white shirt and tailored black slacks, combined with his refined demeanor, made him look every bit like he had stepped out of a painting-sharp features, gentle eyes, and an effortless elegance.

Stella's eyes lit up. She immediately raised her camera, snapping away in rapid succession.

"Wow, he's gorgeous!" she gushed, hugging her camera. "Who is that? Absolutely first-rate. Mr. Delaney, is he a friend of yours?"

James cleared his throat, flashing an awkward smile. "That's Ferdinand-he's a renowned doctor in the old town."

"Oh, so you're Ferdinand!" Stella stepped forward, eyes sparkling. "No wonder you're top pick for Little Nina's stepdad-what a waste if you don't end up in Hollywood. I mean, just look at you—"

Face darkening, he marched over to the cradle and pulled his son's tiny

"Waaah-!"

erupted into a piercing

and did his best to soothe him. "Oh, don't cry, little

Stella said,

rascal-Mommy was trying to admire a handsome man

crying, his teary eyes locked on his mom. But after a few seconds, he started bawling

Mommy was joking. Hungry, huh? Let's get

then turned and carried

worked, and he was feeling pretty pleased

and waved him over. "Mr. Ellsworth, come have some

Cedric

his

and warm. "Sorry,

to have

in private."

Ferdinand walked

him approach,

Nina, on the other hand, was delighted to see Ferdinand. She stretched

out toward him.