Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 563

Ferdinand.

After half a year apart, he seemed different.

There was still that gentle charm about him, but now it carried a hint of a

businessman's edge.

Briony met his gaze, feeling as though she were looking at someone from another life.

She'd watched the replay of that press conference Ferdinand held six months ago. What surprised her most was that, at the critical moment, Ferdinand had stepped forward to speak up for Stewart, clearing his name.

By blood, they were brothers. Yet because of Fred's selfishness, the two ended up on opposite sides.

Still, Ferdinand's public defense had at least put an end to the rumors that Stewart was some illegitimate stray.

Now, seeing him again, Briony's feelings were tangled and complicated.

"It's been a long time," Briony said softly, looking at him. "Where have you been all this time? Romy has been trying to find you."

"We haven't seen each other in half a year, and the first thing you do is talk to me about someone else?" Ferdinand let out a quiet laugh. "Bryn, after everything, you should know how I feel about you."

Briony's brows knitted in surprise.

though she'd sensed his feelings for her six

and I knew you wouldn't want their father's name dragged through the mud. That's why I did it. Bryn, everything I've done has been for you and the kids. I want you to understand—I'm willing to do

her lips together,

desperate. Like he was

herself to trust him completely. At the

having another friend was always

of the children,

resigned smile. "So that's it, Bryn? There's no going back for us, is

forward. I

you."

but firm. "I

life I

Mr. Ellsworth. I hope you do

"This life you treasure... there's no Stewart in it. But there's no place

to answer when

sized

getting to his feet and offering a

I hope we'll

electric cars in partnership

Ferdinand nodded, "That's right."

grinned. "So, you and Ms. Kensington

old friends,"