Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 718

Vernon was, after all, just an eight-year-old boy. In this situation, Briony couldn't bring herself to stand by and do nothing.

She could see he was terrified of the dark-so much so, it bordered on a phobia.

And from the way Vernon spoke, it was clear that Xenia Cooper was extremely strict with him.

Briony thought of Stewart.

Cedric Clarke had mentioned before that Stewart's childhood had been just as harsh, thanks to Fiona Clarke.

Briony wrapped her arms around Vernon's trembling body, gently patting his back and speaking in a soft, soothing voice. "It's alright, sweetheart. The elevator's just having some trouble-they'll have it fixed soon, and someone's already on the way..."

Her voice was calm and gentle, echoing through the pitch-black, cramped elevator.

"I'm right here with you... you're not alone."

Gradually, Vernon's sobs quieted under her comfort.

He still clung tightly to Briony, his small body shaking.

Briony kept comforting him, softly humming a lullaby.

Little by little, Vernon's tense, shivering body began to relax in the warmth of her song.

About ten minutes later, there was movement outside.

"Ms. Kensington!"

out,

Ms. Kensington. The repair crew is on their way.

boy-he seems to be suffering

"Understood!"

elevator

Arnold was about to step in when a tall figure in black rushed

gripping her shoulders, his face tight

Briony stared, surprised.

Why was Stewart here?

saying anything?" Stewart frowned when she didn't answer, scanning her up and

she replied coolly. "But...

then did Stewart notice

fiercely his face was

darkened. "Vernon,

Vernon didn't respond.

big boy

gently pulled at Vernon's

limp body slumped toward

face paled.

into his arms and hurrying out of the elevator.

building belonged to her now, and Vernon had only passed out because of the elevator malfunction. Morally and practically, she had to

...

Vernon to Clarke

doctor explained that Vernon had fainted due to psychological stress. Thankfully, they'd gotten him there quickly, and after moving him to a room for

that Vernon's parents take him to see a child psychologist when

often triggered by emotional trauma, and early intervention