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?"

Briony replied, stepping out and looping

so long since we've really talked. I wanted a

was warm and calm. "Shall we have a

since Briony had

wine?" Briony suggested. "A little red does wonders for the complexion and helps you sleep,

agreed with a soft

kitchen, Briony uncorked a bottle and poured the wine into a

she quickly put together a couple

was ready, they settled at the dining table, clinking

took a generous sip, draining nearly half her glass in one

at this— she must have had her share of lonely

there was a new steadiness

growing up-after you've figured out the world, it's hard to find real

so young at just past thirty, yet already resigned to a life of work and raising two children alone-she couldn't help but feel a

You really should have someone by

rueful smile. “I knew this was coming. The late-night chat, the

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