Regretting the wife 62

Regretting the wife 62

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Chapter 62 

Briony blinked, her gaze steady. Do you know why I rang the doorbell at Southcreek Manor today?” 

Stewart offered no reply, his silence stretching between them

She continued, Because ever since the moment I signed the divorce papers and moved out, Southcreek Manor stopped being my home. When you visit someone else’s house, you ring the bell. That’s just common courtesy.Stewart’s brow furrowed. If Irwin hears you say that, he’ll be upset.” 

Briony let out a soft laugh, the swirling snow doing a fine job of hiding the redness in her eyes

You really do live up to your reputation, Stewartthe brilliant attorney everyone admires and fears. You certainly know how to twist the knife.” 

He remained stonefaced, refusing to argue. To Briony, that look meant only one thing: he couldn’t even be bothered to explain

In the past, she would have felt crushed by thathurt, even. But now? Not anymore

Still, some things needed to be said, if only to finally lay them to rest

Is that what you think, Stewart? That my behavior today was cruel to Irwin?” 

You know how much Irwin depends on you.Stewart hesitated, then added, In his heart, you’re someone Rosita could never truly replace.” 

Is that so?Briony actually laughed. If you know how important I am to him, why did you say those things to him? You want him to understand that blood family is irreplaceable, but you also want him to cling to me forever.” 

She shot him a look, her voice icy. Don’t you realize how twisted that is, Stewart? How manipulative?” 

Stewart was momentarily taken aback. He let out a heavy sigh. Irwin and Rosita are his real mother and son. Rosita’s depressionwell, reconnecting with Irwin has always been her biggest regret.” 

I’ve never stopped them from being together,Briony shot back. Me stepping aside was my way of making space for the three of you. I’ve done my part, played by the ruleswhat more do you want from me?” 

Stewart’s gaze darkened, unreadable in the swirling storm

His silence now felt to Briony like the most natural kind of dismissal

Stewart, I don’t know what you ever thought of our marriage, but as far as I was concernedeven if there was no love, I believed we were at least family, that we trusted and cared for each other. But you hid Irwin’s parentage from me. You had me raise your and Rosita’s child, without ever telling me the truth. You turned me into a fool in my own marriage” 

The words still stung, even now. Briony paused, swallowed hard, and drew a shaky breath, forcing herself to keep going

I know our marriage was always a transaction. But even in a business partnership, I deserved to know the facts. But youStewart, you kept me at arm’s length the whole time. Or maybe you just thought I was too gullible to notice.” 

I never thought of you as an outsider.” 

Through the howling wind, Stewart’s eyes met hers, a storm of emotions swirling in their depths. I didn’t mean to keep Irwin’s past from you. At the time, it was just-” 

It doesn’t matter anymore.” Briony cut him off, her tone dismissive. At this point, I honestly don’t care about your family’s secrets.” 

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Chapter 62 

Stewart stared, as if he couldn’t quite believe her. Are you serious?” 

Do I look like I’m joking?Briony gave a cold little laugh. Stewart, can’t we just keep things dignified? I get ityou want to protect your son, and you don’t want Rosita to be hurt. So instead of standing here trying to guilttrip me, why don’t you just go back inside and be with your family?” 

With that, she turned and reached for the car door, but Stewart suddenly lunged forward, grabbing her wrist in 

a firm grip

He was stronger than she remembered. In one sharp motion, she was pulled right into his arms

For a split second, Briony froze. She tried to push him away, but he only held her tighter, one hand pressing firmly against her stomach

Above her, his voice dropped to a low, urgent whisper. Are you pregnant?” 

Regretting the wife

Regretting the wife

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