Regretting the wife 198

Regretting the wife 198

Chapter 198 

Huh?The elderly woman looked genuinely surprised. Oh, this little rascal is always getting into mischief! I’m so sorry. My grandson’s parents just got divorced, and we only moved in yesterday. I’ve been so busy unpacking that.I must’ve let my guard down. I promise, I’ll keep a close eye on him from now onabsolutely!” 

Her apology was sincere enough

The property manager reminded her again and again to watch the boy closelyand if he wanted to play with something messy like soap bubbles, to please take it down to the 

courtyard

The old woman promised repeatedly that she’d keep a careful watch on her grandson, her attitude humble and apologetic

Briony couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy; raising a child on your own at that age wasn’t easy. Besides, boys around five or six were notorious for being a handfulgetting into trouble was practically a given

So Briony decided to let it go

Still, she couldn’t shake a lingering sense of unease

Once Briony and the property manager had left, the elderly woman finally closed the door behind them

Inside, she set her china bowl on the table and pulled out her phone, quickly dialing a number

Hello? I did exactly what you told me, but it didn’t work outsome delivery guy messed things upBut don’t worry, she didn’t suspect a thing. I played the part of the doting granny perfectlyTrust me, little Oliver is so young, he’ll do whatever I tell him! But-” 

She gripped the phone, her voice turning greedy. You’ll have to send me some more money. What you gave me last time just isn’t enough. My son doesn’t make much, and everything around here is so expensiveFifty thousand? Yes, yes! Absolutely. Don’t worry, I’ll get it done for you…” 

All morning, Briony found herself distracted at work, her mind wandering back to the incident 

with the bubble solution

James noticed her unease as he glanced over. What’s on your mind?” 

Briony hesitated, unsure if she was just being paranoid, but finally told him about what had happened that morning

Some kids can be a real nightmare. They just love causing trouble for the sake of it,” James 

said

Chapter 198 

So,” Briony asked, do you think I’m just being oversensitive?” 

Not necessarily.James pressed his lips together, thinking for a moment. If it’s really bothering you, why don’t you just move in with me?” 

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Briony was caught off guard. Move in with you? Aren’t you staying at a hotel?” 

That was before!James replied, looking rather proud of himself. I’m going to be working with you in Northborough for another two months. I can’t stay at a hotel forever! So I thought, why not just buy a place here? Actually, I haven’t had the chance, but my dad already owns a house. in Northborough. It’s in a nice neighborhoodjust a bit farther from your studio.” 

Briony pressed her lips together, silent for a while before replying, “But that’s your dad’s house. It wouldn’t really be appropriate for me to stay there.” 

Why not? Gina can move in too, and there’s a housekeeper already there. They can both look after you.” 

Briony felt like it was asking too much of James

He saw right through her hesitation and gave a little scoff. Weren’t you saying before that I’m like family, like a little brother? Now you’re acting all distant again! Briony, you’re so contradictory.” 

Briony could only smile helplessly, unable to argue with him. I’ll think about it, okay?” 

James let out a huff and turned away, pretending to ignore her

That evening, as they left work, James insisted on accompanying Briony home

She knew he was still worried and couldn’t talk him out of it, so she let him come along

As they were leaving the studio, Hannah called out, “Briony, you’ve got a packagejust delivered.” 

Briony walked over and took the parcel

She opened it and found, to her surprise, a wedding invitation

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Regretting the wife

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