Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Some transplant patients experience darker skin for a while, but it's only

temporary.

"Oh!" Little Nina didn't understand the medical talk, but she said earnestly, "As long as Mom is healthy and doesn't get sick, it doesn't matter if she has a few dark spots! In my heart, Mom will always be the most beautiful."

Briony was moved. She reached out to gently touch her daughter's round, cherubic cheek. "You're such a sweet girl, Nina."

"Mom." Little Mario tugged on Briony's finger.

Briony looked down at her son, ruffling his hair. "Mario, Mommy's home."

Mario's brows knitted in worry. "Mom, does it hurt?"

Briony smiled, her eyes growing misty. "It doesn't hurt, sweetheart. When I think of you and Nina, nothing hurts at all."

Little Mario stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her. "I love you, Mom."

He wasn't one for words; just those three simple little words were enough to bring tears to Briony's eyes.

Stewart set Mario down.

Nina rushed over too, throwing her arms around Briony.

Briony gathered both children into her embrace, pressing kisses to the tops of their heads.

them grow up with

but her heart brimmed with

alive.

the family reunion from the doorway,

well enough to leave the hospital, he knew it would be time for him

days since

came to the cottage to check Briony's pulse,

At this rate, you'll be able to leave the hospital before

heart soared at

even after you're discharged," Dr. Ellsworth cautioned, "you'll still need to rest

from the jaws

carefully

glanced around. "Where's Stewart

weeks, everyone had seen how much Stewart had done

to

all, he was the children's father. He'd never left Briony's side through her illness. Whatever had happened ween

Stewart seemed to grow busier and

Ellsworth hadn't seen much of him

business, I

days ago, she'd overheard

about bids and contracts.

hadn't asked. That

were well known. Even though he'd given everything to the children, he

relax a little. It's good for him to have his own work. The way things are now, you each have your own lives, and two wonderful children. Briony, if your mother could see you now, she'd