Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 200

It was just before nine o’clock, and Briony had nearly finished packing up her things when her phone rang.

It was Stewart.

She set down what she was holding and answered the call.

“I’m coming back to Northborough today.” Stewart’s deep voice carried through the line.

Briony’s tone was calm, almost indifferent. “So, are we meeting this afternoon to finalize the divorce papers, or will it be tomorrow?”

“This afternoon’s a bit rushed.”

“Bryn, do you want to take these books with you?” James called out from the living room.

Briony turned her head and replied, “Yeah, bring them all.”

“Alright, I’ll pack them up for you. Though, I’ve got copies of a few of these at my place already—should I leave those?”

“That’s fine,” Briony answered.

Suddenly, Stewart’s voice cut in, sharp with suspicion. “Are you moving house?”

Briony frowned, a hint of irritation flickering across her face. “That’s not really your concern. Since you’re busy this afternoon, let’s just meet tomorrow morning.”

But Stewart ignored her answer and pressed on, “Are you moving in with James?”

“Stewart, I don’t owe you any explanations about my personal life,” Briony replied, her patience finally snapping, her tone turning cold. “I’ve held up my end of the bargain. I hope you’ll do the same. Tomorrow morning, nine o’clock, city hall. Let’s get this over with.”

Silence from the other end.

It stretched out for half a minute before Stewart finally muttered, “Fine.”

His reply brought a sense of relief. Briony hung up.

…

The drive from Dolphin Cove to James’s place took about twenty minutes.

His house was a stand-alone villa, tucked away for privacy. James had once told her that his father, a hopeless romantic, had bought the place as a honeymoon retreat years ago and even named it Skybreeze Retreat.

The housekeeper at Skybreeze, Marlene, was about the same age as Gina and, hearing Briony was expecting, had done plenty of research on how to care for pregnant women.

James insisted Briony take the sunniest room, saying it was best for the baby.

The moment Briony stepped into Skybreeze Retreat, she felt warmth settle over her—a sense of home she hadn’t realized she’d been missing.