Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 691

He would give not just ten years, but a lifetime, if that's what it took.

Letting go of Briony Kensington, he gently wiped the tears from her cheek.

"Bryn, this is my choice. If ten years of my life can give our children both their parents, I'd say it's more than worth it."

Briony felt utterly powerless. She'd been dragged into this, forced to accept the consequences without ever being given a say.

"I have to save you. Xenia Cooper needs a husband in name only to support her —this was always how things were going to end." Stewart Wentworth's voice was low, almost a whisper. "Bryn, don't feel guilty, and don't go soft on me. I never wanted you to know, but since you do, let's just accept that this was inevitable. If it were James Delaney or Maynard, they'd make the same choice I did."

Briony stared at him, stunned.

He was comparing himself to Maynard and James...

But how could it possibly be the same?

Stewart, Maynard, James-they weren't interchangeable.

A wave of exhaustion washed over her, the kind that came from fighting too long against a fate she couldn't change.

She was tired.

it was time to

go home," Stewart said, his voice gentle. "You're still recovering. Try not to go out

wiped her tears

her breathing slowing,

A dead end, then?

"Well, then... I wish you all the

apple bobbed as he swallowed. "Thank

...

by the time Stewart brought her back to Pearbrook

car outside

lights, Stewart stood in his black overcoat, the

night breeze. His shadow stretched long and thin across the

with him for a moment. She'd had time

at least do something practical. I'll transfer my shares in a few companies to you. It's the least I can do to repay you for

say things

her lips together, eyes

hard-done-by as you think. Xenia Cooper only came to you to make you feel guilty. She's forceful and

care what she thinks," Briony said firmly. "But if I can

feel

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