Regretting the wife 261

Regretting the wife 261

That day, Gwendolyn, Carney, and James accompanied Briony to the hospital

Screening for abnormalities with twins is much more complicated than with a single pregnancy

It took a full half hour before the ultrasound was finished

All done. Here’s the reportplease show it to Dr. Warren,the technician atd

Thank you,Briony replied, taking the printout and stepping out of the room

The moment she emerged, the three waiting outside hurried to meet her

Gwendolyn was the first to speak. Bryn, what did the doctor say?” 

Briony shook her head. She didn’t say much, just told me to let Dr. Warren take a look.” 

Let’s not waitlet’s see Dr. Warren right away,Carney said, already moving down the hall

The four of them made their way to Dr. Warren’s office and handed over the report

Dr. Warren scanned the results, then smiled reassuringly. From what I see here, both babies are developing perfectly.” 

Briony finally felt the tension in her body slip away

That’s wonderful!Gwendolyn pressed a hand to her chest in relief. As long as the babies are healthy, that’s all that matters.” 

Carney turned to Dr. Warren. So does this mean we can rule out any effects from that radiation exposure earlier on?” 

This is the major anomaly scan,Dr. Warren explained. It mainly checks the babiesbasic physiological structuresthe organs, brain, and face. There will be a more detailed scan later in the third trimester, around thirty to thirtytwo weeks, to look for things that might show up later, like congenital heart defects or certain neurological issues.” 

As Dr. Warren spoke, the little bubble of relief they’d just felt seemed to burst

So, what you’re saying isBriony rested a protective hand on her belly. A clear scan today doesn’t mean there’s absolutely no risk of birth defects?” 

Dr. Warren nodded. That’s correct. But so far, everything looks great.” 

For a moment, no one spoke

Seeing their concern, Dr. Warren added, Try not to stress too much. Both babies are healthy right now, and the best thing you can do is stay calm. Especially you, Briony. Carrying twins isn’t easy. You need to have confidence in yourself.” 

I understand,” Briony said softly. Thank you, Dr. Warren.” 

Northborough

Jason pulled his sports car into the drive and didn’t even bother shutting the door. He hurried inside, taking the stairs two at a time to the second floor

Downstairs, Mrs. Prescott was arranging flowers in a vase. She glanced up, startled to see her youngest son beeline straight for the master bedroom

What’s going on? Where’s the fire?she called after him

Jason didn’t answer. He headed into his parentsroom, glanced around, then stepped out and made his way to 

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his father’s study

He opened the door, strode to the desk, and began searching the drawers one by one

Then, in the third drawer, he found a cell phone

Jason paused. He picked it up

The phone was powered off

He turned it on and checked the contacts list

There was only one entry, labeled simply: L. 

Jason stared at the name, his expression darkening

He remembered the other day, when Cedric Clarke had called him, saying Stewart wanted to get together. Only after he arrived did Jason realize Stewart had sent Cedric to deliver a warning: Jason’s father had been spending quite a lot of time with Lauren lately, and he should keep an eye out

Jason hadn’t wanted to believe his father would ever cheat. But since that night, he’d started paying closer attention to his father’s schedulesubtly, at first, but he couldn’t help himself

For the first few days, everything seemed normal

But then yesterday, his father came home and announced he’d be leaving on a business trip

Jason’s father was the chairman of The Prescott Group, but ever since Jason’s two older brothers had joined the company, business trips had become a thing of the past

The seed of suspicion Jason had tried to ignore suddenly sprouted and grew out of control

And now, staring at this phone, he was certain

Stewart hadn’t lied to him

His father was reallyhaving an affair

Jason put the phone back where he’d found it and closed the drawer

Leaving the study, he called Rosita

Rosita, remember how you said you thought your mom was seeing someone on the side?” 

On the other end, Rosita’s voice trembled. Did you find something?” 

I found a phone in my dad’s study. There’s only one contact, just an initialL.” 

There was a pause, then Rosita choked back a sob. It’s true, thenI’m so sorry, Jason. I tried to talk to my mom. I told her not to chase after things that don’t belong to her, not to hurt other families, but she wouldn’t listen. If I pushed, she’d just get angry and hit me…” 

It’s not your fault,” Jason said gently, his heart aching as he listened to her cry. Rosita, I called because I need to askif I go after your mom for this, will you blame me?” 

How could I?Rosita sniffed. It’s my mom who’s in the wrong. You’re my friend, and you don’t blame me. That’s more than I could ask for.” 

Don’t cry, Rosita,Jason said softly. I know you’re nothing like her. I know how hard it’s been for you with the Lockwoods. I’d never take it out on you because of your mother. I just needed to know that you understand.” 

Jason, whatever you decide, I’ll stand by you.” 

Thank you. Try to focus on your work, okay?” 

I will.” 

After they hung up, Jason wasted no time. He contacted a private investigator

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Chapter 261 

Three days later, far away at the border, Neal received a set of photographs and several video clips

He opened them

The woman in the pictures was Lauren

Lauren and a manhis face obscuredwere unmistakably close. Even though the man’s face wasn’t visible, his expensive suit and the watch on his wrist made it clear: this was someone with money and power

Neal clicked on a video

The man’s face was blurred, but Lauren’s was not

Neal’s hands tightened around his phone as he watched. His eyes burned with fury

Northborough, 10 p.m. 

A fivestar hotel, basement level one

Regretting the wife

Regretting the wife

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