Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 158

Is she really the biggest winner in all this?

Briony didn’t buy it.

She took the divorce papers from Stewart, flipping through a few pages, her expression growing more serious with each line she read.

What was Stewart playing at?

He was giving her half of his personal assets—just like that. And not just that… he was even including her studio.

“Two years ago, you wanted to start your own studio,” Stewart said, his dark eyes unreadable as he watched her. “I waited for you to come to me for help, but instead, you went to the bank for a loan. You never asked me.”

Briony’s brow furrowed as she stared down at the stack of papers, her emotions in turmoil.

“The building your studio is in—that property is already under my name,” Stewart continued. “After the divorce, the deed will be signed over to you. It’s in a prime location. Aside from the floor you use for your studio, the rent from the other offices and shops downstairs brings in a seven-figure annual income.”

“I don’t need any of this.” Briony met his gaze, her voice cold. “Stewart, I don’t want your money. I just want this divorce over with, as soon as possible.”

“Keep reading,” he said evenly.

Clearly, Stewart had anticipated that financial compensation alone wouldn’t sway her. He’d added another clause at the end of the agreement.

“After the divorce,” he said, “your relationship with Irwin will be dissolved. I’ll talk to him, make sure he doesn’t come looking for you anymore.”

Briony actually laughed, a sharp, incredulous sound. “Isn’t that how it should be?”

Stewart arched a brow, a slight, almost mocking smile on his lips. “Maybe. But Irwin’s only five. He doesn’t understand the mess between us. As far as he knows, you’re his mom. Even if we’re divorced, he’ll still call you ‘Mom’ every time he sees you. He’ll cry for you, beg you not to leave him. When that happens, Briony, do you really think you’ll be able to just walk away?”