Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 336

After four years away, Briony's studio was still running smoothly.

Back when she first left, they lost a handful of regular clients, but over the past couple of years, business had slowly picked up again.

Briony's return, with Little Nina in tow, sent a ripple of excitement through the staff.

Everyone crowded around to coo at Little Nina, immediately charmed by her sweetness and how much she resembled her mother.

Little Nina was a natural social butterfly; the unfamiliar faces didn't faze her in the slightest.

James scooped her up to introduce her to everyone, then led her off to meet the golden retriever.

Four years ago, he'd been just a fluffy puppy. Now, he'd grown into a full-sized, dignified dog.

His old little dog bed had long since been outgrown.

Hannah Lane had cleared out a storage room, turning it into his own private space.

Sensing something special, Lucky's tail wagged furiously the moment he saw Little Nina.

James kept a gentle hand on Nina's shoulder, not letting her pet the dog—she might be allergic to his fur.

"He looks like a real gentleman, doesn't he?" Nina giggled.

"Woof! Woof!" Lucky barked in reply.

"He was your mom's dog. When she first brought him home, he was just a tiny thing, always following her around," James explained.

"Why didn't Mom take him with her when she left?" Nina asked, peering up at him with wide eyes.

James ruffled her hair. "Because she was pregnant with you, sweetheart. She had to take care of herself and you, so Lucky stayed behind."

"Oh, poor Lucky!" Nina pouted sympathetically.

Lucky gazed up at her, as if he understood every word. He barked twice, tongue lolling happily.

Nina fell instantly in love, settling in for a long conversation with him.

She had a lot to say, and Lucky seemed to answer every sentence with a wag or a bark.

Watching them, James couldn't help but chuckle. "It's almost scary how strong the family genes are. Both mother and daughter can talk to Lucky like he's just another person in the room!"