Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 769

Her parents had died young, and it was her older brother who shouldered all the pressure, protecting her with all his might so she could grow into the proud, passionate young woman of the Cooper family. Though the Coopers were a family with a long history, Neonova Syndicate had started to decline after her parents’ death. It was only when her brother took over that things began to improve. If not for the car accident, his name would certainly be renowned in the business world today. But after the accident, the internal strife within the Cooper family erupted. Factions fought for control, panic spread, and the company's stock became volatile. Xenia couldn't bear to see Neonova Syndicate carved up and devoured by those selfish vultures. She had to protect it—to protect her parents' and her brother's life's work.

As parents themselves, Briony and Stewart could understand Xenia's considerations. After hanging up, Briony sighed softly. “Xenia has had it rough. Her assertiveness and pride were probably forced on her by her circumstances.”

“She’s smart and strong, she’s just always been too ruled by her heart.”

Briony paused and looked up at him. Being watched by her like that, Stewart suddenly felt something was off. Briony stood up, her gaze soft as she looked at him. “Youthful love is often fiery and pure, and young women are prone to sacrificing everything for it. But after you've been through it…”

Stewart’s back stiffened as he stared at the woman before him. A strange sense of unease washed over him.

Briony was still looking at him, a faint smile on her lips. “...you realize that love is just okay.”

Stewart was speechless.

Briony covered her mouth with her hand and yawned. “I’m heading to bed. You should get some rest soon, too.”

Stewart stood and grabbed her hand. His voice was low, tinged with a hint of grievance. “But didn’t we agree to sleep with the children tonight?”

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