Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 574

But it had never occurred to her that someone as gentle and refined as Ferdinand might have approached her with an ulterior motive.

Even his impressive medical skills could, at any moment, become weapons meant to harm.

Disappointment washed over Briony, but fear outweighed it.

How much more was Ferdinand hiding from her?

This side of him-so deep and inscrutable-made her deeply uneasy.

How could she trust any talk of love or care coming from his lips?

Ferdinand produced the engagement ring once more.

Under the lights, the diamond sparkled brilliantly.

He held the ring out to her. "Bryn, say yes. Give me the chance to protect you- openly and rightfully."

Briony couldn't take it anymore.

She closed her eyes, took a steadying breath, and when she looked at Ferdinand again, her expression was weary.

more between us, and

always got along so well. If not for the whole Wentworth Group inheritance

a friend." Briony met his gaze, her voice earnest. "Ferdinand, please don't make this harder than it has to be. There's never been anything

now, when you look at me, I see nothing but caution and suspicion. Bryn, Stewart hurt

not forgiving with Stewart. He's gone. There's no point

I'm a

Briony shook her head. "Feelings aren't something you can manufacture with a few

Ferdinand insisted softly. "Just give

at him, firm but gentle. "Ferdinand, whether it's lovers, friends, or

fate. Our

don't force it."

murmured, lowering his gaze. "You

let go of Stewart."

"Why do you keep bringing him

she no longer felt anything deep for

was some regret,

he'd die so young, or that their

up to Stewart, but I know you loved him so fiercely because he was there for you when you were most lost and alone. You saw him as your savior,

there was nothing more to