Regretting the wife 57

Regretting the wife 57

Chapter 57 

Briony was the first to look away, turning to the older woman and saying, You’ve got it wronghe’s not my husband.” 

Oh?The woman blinked in surprise, caught off guard for the first time in her years of sales pitches. After a long pause, she managed, OhI see.” 

Briony didn’t dwell on the awkward exchange. She grabbed a neatly packaged tray of ribs from the meat counter and headed toward the produce section

Stewart watched her go, his eyes cool and unreadable

By the time they returned to Southcreek Manor, it was already noon

Briony went straight to the kitchen to start lunch

Irwin was in the living room, tinkering with his new toys

No sooner had Briony tied on her apron than the glass kitchen door slid open

She turned and saw Stewart step inside

Did you need something?she asked

He glanced at the ingredients on the counter, his voice calm. “Do you want a hand?” 

I’m fine,Briony replied without looking up, already busy at the sink

Stewart stood and watched her for a moment before quietly leaving

She turned on the tap and pulled out the vegetables to wash them

It wasn’t long before Stewart returned

Here. Wear these,he said

Briony paused midwash, eyeing the plastic gloves he held out. Her brow furrowed

The burn on your hand is still healing. It’d be better to keep it covered.” 

Briony glanced at the faint pink patch of new skin on the back of her hand. He was rightit was still delicate. She took the gloves, her tone flat. Thanks. You can go now.” 

Without another word, Stewart left the kitchen

Irwin had asked for all sorts of dishes, but since he was just recovering from pneumonia, Briony chose mild, nourishing recipes

Over the years, she’d researched countless meal plans for Irwinmeals tailored for a child with a sensitive stomach

Cooking was demanding, but after five years, she moved around the kitchen with practiced ease

About an hour later, she brought out five dishes and a hearty soup to the dining table

Irwin, lunch is ready. Go wash your hands,she called

Coming!Irwin dropped his toy and scampered off to wash up, then hurried to take his seat at the table, excitement written all over his face

Briony ladled out a bowl of chicken and yam soup for him. It’s hot, so blow on it first.” 

Okay!Irwin’s mouth was practically watering as he looked at the spread. He grinned, Thanks, Mom! You worked so hard!” 

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Briony gave a faint smile. Dig in.” 

Stewart pulled out a chair and sat down

Briony took off her apron, walked it back to the kitchen, and paused. After a moment, she took the apron and tossed it in the trash

She returned with two bowls of rice, sitting next to Irwin and setting one bowl in front of him, the other for 

herself

Across from them, Stewart watched her silently

Briony served Irwin some vegetables, then quietly focused on her own meal

Stewart said nothing

Once upon a time, one of those bowls of rice would have been for him

Stewart watched Briony eat with singleminded focus, his brow tightening

After a moment, he stood and went into the kitchen

Mom, why didn’t you get Dad’s rice today?Irwin piped up

Briony hesitated, serving herself another bite. Your dad’s a grown man. He can manage it himself.” 

But you used to do it for him. Did you and Dad have a fight?Irwin asked, looking at her with innocent eyes

We didn’t fight.” 

As Briony spoke, Stewart reappeared from the kitchen

He heard her words, and his dark mood visibly lightened

He sat down, picked up a fork, and calmly placed a piece of beef in his mouth, chewing slowly as he watched Briony

He ate with quiet refinement, his expression still distant, but if you looked closely, you could see he was in a much better mood than before

Not that Briony noticedshe didn’t look at him once

Her appetite hadn’t been great lately, so she barely touched her rice, though she did have two bowls of soup

Mom! Can I sleep with you tonight?Irwin said around a mouthful of rib. Don’t go out tonightstay home with me, please?” 

Briony set down her fork

She knew it was time to be honest

She waited for Irwin to swallow before she spoke

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