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.

most we're friends. There's nothing more between us, and there never will

miss. "Bryn, we always got along so

or now, I only ever saw you as a friend." Briony met his gaze, her voice earnest. "Ferdinand, please

But now, when you look at me, I see nothing but caution and suspicion. Bryn, Stewart hurt you, yet you managed to forgive him.

He's gone. There's no point in

I'm a Wentworth

not it." Briony shook her head. "Feelings aren't something you can manufacture

Ferdinand insisted softly.

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

Our fate ends

don't force it."

are just excuses," Ferdinand murmured, lowering his gaze.

let go of Stewart."

do you keep bringing him

longer felt anything deep

was some regret,

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

measure up to Stewart, but I know you loved him so fiercely because he was there for you

knew there was nothing more to