Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 242

“Because…” Rosita lowered her head, her voice barely above a whisper. “My mom told him we’re about to have the wedding.”

Stewart’s expression darkened. “Didn’t I say the wedding was off?”

“She was probably afraid Mr. Lockwood would look down on me, so in her panic, she told him everything—about us, and about Irwin too.”

Stewart narrowed his eyes, his voice icy. “I’ve made it clear—Irwin has nothing to do with the Lockwood family.”

“I’m sorry.” Rosita’s voice broke, thick with emotion.

She knew Irwin was Stewart’s red line. Honestly, when Lauren mentioned Irwin, she’d felt angry too.

After all, Saul was no fool. If he started getting suspicious, everything they’d worked for could fall apart.

“My mom’s just worried I’ll keep getting pushed around by the Lockwoods. She thought that maybe, if she brought up your name, Saul would give me an easier time.”

“I understand.” Stewart glanced at his watch. “I’ll find some time in the next couple days to go with you to see the Lockwoods. It’s been years—I should pay Saul a visit. I have something urgent to take care of now. Zack will drive you back to Lunar Heights. Get some rest when you get home.”

Rosita gripped her teacup tightly. “Alright.”

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Briony had made up her mind: she was leaving Northborough.

She’d set the date for exactly one week later.

It was a decision she’d made after coming home from the hospital.

Stella had lost her memory, but according to Cedric Clarke and Scarlett, even though she’d forgotten many people and things, she seemed genuinely happy now.

Every day, Dr. Clarke—who adored her—was by her side, and her loving parents cared for her. She didn’t have to work or worry about her troublesome sister anymore.

As Stella herself put it, life was pretty sweet.

Over the past few days, Briony had received a few secret videos from Cedric Clarke.

In every video, Stella was beaming, her eyes sparkling like stars.

Briony watched them over and over, never tiring of it. She felt genuinely relieved.

She realized there was nothing left in this city to keep her here.

She marked the date on her calendar.

The day she would leave Northborough would also mark exactly twelve weeks of carrying her twins.

Gwendolyn White had already helped her book a doctor’s appointment, so once she arrived in Silveridge, she could go straight to the local hospital to set up her records.

Briony hadn’t told anyone about her plans to settle in Silveridge for her pregnancy. At the studio, she simply told Hannah and Black she’d be traveling out of town for professional development, and wasn’t sure how long she’d be gone.

They didn’t press for details—assuming she’d found new opportunities, they congratulated and supported her.

The studio would continue running after Briony left; she’d remain the owner, but would stop taking private commissions. Black, Lydia, and the others would keep working as usual.

James even said that if anything urgent came up, he’d step in for her.

Briony had arranged everything.

All that was left was finalizing her divorce from Stewart.