Regretting the wife 228

Regretting the wife 228

Chapter 228 

Chapter 228 

Briony froze, yanking her hand back in an instant

The plane jolted violently, the turbulence so intense that lightning flashed outside the window, thunder rumbling so loud it rattled her skull

Over the chaos, the flight attendant’s calm voice came through the speakers

Ladies and gentlemen, we’re experiencing turbulence as we pass through a storm cloud. Please make sure your seat belts are securely fastened, follow the crew’s instructions, and keep your hands on the seatback in front of you” 

Briony had never been through turbulence this bad before

As the shaking grew worse, panic started to ripple through the cabin

Mum, I’m scared, I want to go home-” 

Are we going to die? I haven’t even met my boyfriend yet-” 

God, please, just get us through this, please-” 

Cries and prayers overlapped in a rising tide of fear. Suddenly, the plane lurched with a sickening drop. Screams erupted as the cabin depressurized and the oxygen masks fell from overhead with a thud. Stewart grabbed a mask and quickly fitted it over Briony’s face. Don’t panic. Deep breaths.” 

Briony squeezed her eyes shut, mind blank with terror

But the turbulence was so fierce her stomach rebelled. Nausea twisted through her, and she clung to the armrests, desperate for it to end

Five endless minutes later, the shaking finally eased. The plane broke free of the storm clouds, leveling out at cruising altitude

The flight attendant’s voice returned, gentle and reassuring. Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve safely passed through the storm. We apologize for the scare. Our crew will be coming through the cabinif anyone is feeling unwell, please let us know right away” 

Briony unclasped her seat belt and stood, hand over her mouth, but her legs nearly gave out beneath her. Stewart caught her just in time

Do you feel sick?he asked quietly

Briony glanced up at him, face drawn and miserable. She shoved his hand away, voice tense. Just leave me alone. Honestly, that would help me the most right now.” 

Seeing how pale she was, Stewart didn’t argue. He called over a flight attendant, who quickly guided Briony to the restroom

Inside, Briony was violently ill

Afterward, she splashed cold water on her face, waiting for the dizziness to fade. Gradually, her stomach settled and she felt almost alive again

When she returned to her seat, the flight attendant greeted her with a warm smile and offered a cup of hot water and some motion sickness tablets

Briony accepted just the water. No pills, thank you. I’m feeling much better now.” 

If you need anything at all, just let us know,the attendant replied kindly

Thank you.” Briony managed a small, grateful smile

Once the attendant left, Briony sipped the warm water, feeling the comforting heat settle in her belly. The worst 

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had passed

With only about fifteen minutes until landing, Briony gave up on sleeping. She pulled out a paperback from her bag and opened it, eyes scanning the pages

Beside her, Stewart kept silent, only glancing at her now and then

In the soft light, Briony’s profile looked calm, her skin pale and delicate

Stewart turned away, leaned back, and closed his eyes, letting out a silent breath

Meanwhile, the coach bus was winding its way into the mountains

The closer they got, the lighter the rain became

Stella had never been anywhere like this before. As soon as the bus left the highway for the narrow mountain roads, she pressed her face to the window, watching the scenery with wideeyed fascination

She kept staring until dusk fell and the world outside faded into darkness

Finally, she turned to the man beside her. How much longer till we get there?” 

Cedric Clarke looked up from his book, glanced out into the pitchblack, then checked his watch and did a quick mental calculation. We should be getting close. If it weren’t for the rain slowing us down, we’d have arrived by now.” 

Oh.Stella glanced down at his book. What are you reading?” 

Harry Potter.” 

Stella blinked in surprise. “Really? I thought you’d be reading something medical.” 

I do read medical texts,Cedric said with a faint smile, but I read Harry Potter to relax.” 

What about you?he asked. What do you usually read?” 

Me?Stella shrugged, completely honest. I only read novels.” 

Cedric’s interest was piqued. What kind? Mysteries? Thrillers?” 

Nope!Stella grinned, wagging a finger. I only read CEO romance novelslike Dumping My Cheating Husband: Now I’m Living My Best Life, or I’m the Billionaire Heiress and Juggling Eight Boyfriends, So What? That kind of thing!” 

Cedric stared, momentarily speechless

Stella laughed. They’re all about strong female leads, you know? Med school is stressful. These stories are my guilty pleasure.” 

Cedric managed an awkward chuckle. The titles alone sound prettytherapeutic.” 

Oh, they so are!Stella said brightly. Want to borrow one? I can give you some recommendations,” 

Cedric coughed softly. Maybe next time.” 

Fair enough.Stella paused, then added, Of course, I do read some actual published books too.” 

Cedric seized on the topic. “Like what?” 

LikeThe LifeChanging Magic of Tidying Up, or The Power of Not Caring What Others Thinkstuff like that.” 

Cedric nodded. Those are good books.” 

And very good for falling asleep, too!Stella added with a straight face

Cedric’s expression went blank

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Stella frowned at him. Dr. Clarke, are you okay?” 

He sighed, then smiled, shaking his head. I’m fine. Justsurprised, I guess.” 

He looked at Stella, taking in her breezy, untroubled attitude, and his smile softened. But honestly, that’s very you, Dr. Joyner. I think it’s great.” 

Stella was about to reply when, without warning, the bus lurched violently- 

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Regretting the wife

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