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.

nothing more

to miss. "Bryn, we always got along so well. If not for the whole Wentworth Group inheritance mess, you never would have pulled

as a friend." Briony met his gaze, her voice earnest. "Ferdinand, please don't make this harder than it

Ferdinand echoed. "You used to trust me completely. But now, when you look at me, I see nothing but caution and suspicion. Bryn, Stewart hurt

Stewart. He's gone. There's no point in comparing yourself to him. Neither of you are the one

I'm

aren't something you can manufacture with a few

insisted softly. "Just give

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

fate. Our fate

don't force it."

excuses," Ferdinand murmured, lowering his

let go of Stewart."

frowned. "Why do you keep bringing him

realized she no longer

some regret,

only because she'd never imagined he'd die so young, or that their two children

I know you loved him so fiercely because he was there for you when you were most lost

was