Regretting the wife 303

Regretting the wife 303

Chapter 303 

The return trip would take another four hoursa daunting challenge for Julia in her current state

Briony couldn’t bear the thought of sedating Julia, but deep down, she knew it was the only option left

Even administering the sedative was proving difficult

Julia refused to let anyone near her

Perhaps it was the sheer number of people today. Normally, Julia would at least let Farrah approach, but as soon as Farrah stepped into the barn, Julia shrieked in terror and hurled fistfuls of straw at her, trembling with panic

Farrah had no choice but to retreat

Maybe it’s just too crowded for her,Farrah sighed. It’s usually just me coming inshe never acts like this.” 

Then we need to be firm,Stewart said, the authority in his voice unmistakable. Judd, take the team and go in.” 

Before Briony could protest, Judd and the other four team members rushed into the barn

Wait!Briony started forward, but Stewart caught her arm

Briony, I know you want to spare Mrs. Hudson, but when someone’s lost touch with reality, this is the only way.” 

Briony froze

She watched, helpless, as Judd and the others pinned Julia to the ground

Julia was terrified, her face streaked with tears and snot, wailing incoherentlyBriony couldn’t 

make out a word

Briony herself was already crying, unable to watch as the straw beneath Julia grew damp

She pressed a hand to her chest, squeezed her eyes shut, and turned away

A sharp needle pierced Julia’s arm

The sedative worked quickly; Julia’s eyelids fluttered and then closed, her body finally relaxing into a deep sleep

Judd’s team lifted Julia onto a stretcher and carried her out of the barn

Briony shook off Stewart’s hand and turned to Farrah. Could I use your bathroom? I want to bathe my mom and help her change into something clean and comfortable.” 

Of course!Farrah replied with a warm smile. I get it, city folks like you always keep up 

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appearances. My place isn’t fancy, but let me help you.” 

Briony’s voice trembled with gratitude. Thank you. I really appreciate it.” 

Oh, don’t mention it! It’s fate we crossed paths, isn’t it? All right, bring her inside” 

Farrah dragged out the big old wooden tub, scrubbed it clean, and had them settle Julia into it

Julia was filthy, her clothes so worn they tore at the lightest tug

Briony washed her mother gently, tears slipping down her cheeks the entire time

Farrah asked, Where are you all from?” 

Northborough,Briony answered

A real city girl!Farrah glanced from Briony to Julia

Julia’s face, once cleaned, was gaunt and sallow with malnutrition, but her delicate features were still apparent

Farrah’s curiosity got the better of her. That man outside, the big bossyour husband?” 

Briony frowned slightly. No.” 

Oh, I must’ve guessed wrong.” Farrah was the type to speak her mind, no filter at all. I just thought you two looked good together! But he seems to care about you.” 

Care about her

Briony’s heart twisted with bitter irony

Stewart didn’t care. Everything he did was for Irwin Wentworthnothing more

Farrah tried combing Julia’s hair and frowned. This is hopeless, all matted up!” 

Briony gently touched her mother’s tangled hair. There were so many knots

Let’s cut it,” she said. Do you have scissors?” 

I’ll get them.” 

Farrah fetched a pair of scissors

Briony herself cut her mother’s hair short, then washed it over and over until it was truly clean

After drying Julia’s nowcropped hair, Briony stroked the strands, noticing how twothirds of it had turned white. Tears blurred her vision

Farrah noticed and tried to comfort her. Sweetheart, the important thing is you’ve found her. We always say, What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.Your mama’s been through so much and survivedshe’s blessed. Her luck’s just beginning.” 

Briony sniffled. From now on, I’ll take good care of her.” 

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When Julia was finally clean, Farrah called in two other local women to help

Country women were strong and used to hard workthey made quick work of things 

With their help, Julia was transformedno longer the disheveled, broken woman they’d found 

– 

Farrah and the village head personally walked them to the edge of the village 

Briony stopped to say goodbye

She clasped Farrah’s hand. Thank you. This is a small token of my appresatoodese, you must accept it.” 

Before Farrah could react, Briony pressed a bank card into her hand 

The code is six zeroes.” 

Oh, no, I can’t!Farrah quickly tried to return it. We really can’t accept your moner 

*Please, take it. It will give me peace of mind.” 

Farrah shook her head. No, really, I can’t!” 

Briony was firm. I know you and the village head didn’t help us for the money, but please le me do this for my own peace.” 

Farrah glanced at the village head

He nodded. If it’s Ms. Kensington’s wish, then let’s accept 

Farrah finally relented and took the card

Briony stepped back and gave them both a deep, grateful bow

By the time their private yacht pulled away from Harborview Pier, dusk had settled over the 

water

They traveled even slower than on the way out

But with her mind consumed by concern for her mother, Briony barely noticed the hours passing

Along the way, Julia began to stir 

The doctor traveling with them checked her over, then carefully administered another dose of sedative

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