Regretting the wife 68

Regretting the wife 68

James didn’t coddle the boy for even a second. Without hesitation, he hoisted him over his shoulder and delivered a sharp smack to his backside. No wonder your mother left you, you little rascal! Such a troublemaker!” 

Irwin’s wailing was immediate. Mom! Mom, help me! Waaathis awful man is hitting me-!” 

No matter how much Irwin kicked and screamed, it didn’t change a thingJames carried him straight down the 

stairs

Parked by the curb was a sleek Maybach

The passenger window was down

Irwin, still sniffling, spotted Stewart in the driver’s seat and shrieked, Dad! Dad, help me-!” 

Stewart opened the door and stepped out, walking over with his usual calm

Without a word, James dumped Irwin right into Stewart’s arms

The moment Irwin landed in his father’s embrace, he clung to Stewart’s neck, his sobs fading into pitiful little hiccups. He slumped against Stewart’s shoulder, his small body shaking with every breathhe looked every bit the picture of misery

If James hadn’t just witnessed Irwin’s wild tantrum upstairspunching and kicking with all his mighthe might have actually been fooled by this act

He really hadn’t expected that Briony’s child would turn out to be such a manipulator

James was thoroughly unimpressed. Fixing Stewart with a cool stare, he said bluntly, Mr. Wentworth, heir to the most prestigious family in Northborough, yet this is how you raise your son? I must say, it’s ratherunexpected.” 

Stewart’s sharp gaze, magnified behind his glasses, didn’t waver from James

It was their first facetoface encounter, though both men had certainly heard of each other by reputation

Ignoring James’s jibe, Stewart replied, his voice low and even, Briony isn’t here?” 

She’s busy,James replied, sticking one hand in his pocket as he sized Stewart up. Then he flashed a crooked smile. “If you’ve got a message, I can pass it along.” 

Stewart’s handsome face remained impassive as he studied James for a moment before saying, Tell herthe 

results are in for her mother’s and brother’s bone marrow match.” 

With that, Stewart turned, still holding Irwin, and got back in the car

The Maybach pulled away, disappearing down the street

James watched the car shrink into the distance, a thin, cold smile flickering across his lips

When James returned to the studio, Briony was just stepping out of the restoration room

All done?he asked

She nodded, heading over to the water cooler. She poured herself a cup of warm water and drank most of it in 

one go

Setting the cup down, she glanced at James. Do you want to check my work?” 

No need.James pulled out his phone, firing off a message to his personal assistant to book his flight. I’ve seen your skill these past few days. Since the restoration’s complete, I’ll take the artifact back tonight and hand it in. As for the results, you’ll just have to waitthe professor will probably contact you himself.” 

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Alright.” 

Oh, by the way,James added, slipping his phone back into his pocket and looking up, your soontobe exhusband wanted me to tell youthe results for your mother’s and brother’s bone marrow tests are in…” 

Briony headed straight to the hospital to find Dr. Cedric Clarke

He was waiting for her, handing over the report as soon as she arrived. Congratulations. It’s a successful match.” 

Briony took the report, her vision blurring with tears

She sniffed hard, blinked rapidly, and finally managed to clear her eyes

At that moment, her phone buzzed in her pocket

It was an unfamiliar number

She answered, and before she could speak, Mack’s voice crackled through the receiver: Well, big sis, have you figured out how you’re going to beg me?” 

Briony froze

Don’t you love playing the dutiful daughter?Mack sneered, his laugh cold and twisted, like something crawling out of the grave. Come on! Show me againlet’s see just how far you’ll go for that wretched woman this time!” 

Regretting the wife

Regretting the wife

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Regretting the wife

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