Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 558

Chapter 558

It was clear now-Ferdinand was never meant to be Briony's soulmate.

The White family home was always full of laughter and warmth, especially during the holidays, but Gwendolyn White's heart was never quite at ease when it came to Briony.

Though she wasn't Briony's biological mother, Gwendolyn cared more about the rest of Briony's life than Julia ever could.

Julia, for her part, was sweet and affectionate but had a childlike dependence on Briony. With her memories still hazy, Julia's state of mind had never quite matured; she worried little about her daughter, who was now a mother herself.

As the night grew late, everyone retired to their rooms.

Briony tucked her two children into bed, humming softly as they drifted off.

A gentle knock sounded at the door.

Briony got up and opened it.

Gwendolyn White stood in the hallway, her voice low and tender. "Are the kids asleep?"

just nodded off," Briony replied, stepping out and

a look brimming with affection, Gwendolyn smiled. "It's been so long since we've

and calm. "Shall we have a

was no stranger to a glass of good wine, and ever since Briony

suggested. "A little red does wonders for the complexion

with a

uncorked a bottle and poured the wine into

felt a bit too bare, so she quickly put together a couple of light snacks -cheese, crackers,

help, and when everything was ready, they settled at the dining

generous sip, draining nearly half

how practiced Briony had become at this— she must have had her share of

calm and gentle as ever, but there was a new steadiness to her,

you've figured

she watched her-still so young at just past thirty, yet already resigned to a life

growing up fast. You really should have someone by your side,"

gave her godmother a rueful smile. “I knew this was coming. The late-night chat, the wine-classic setup for

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