Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 340

Ferdinand cradled little Nina in his arms, his deep eyes fixed on Stewart.

For a brief moment, the two men locked eyes—no words were spoken, but the tension in the air spoke volumes.

Little Nina, full and content, was growing drowsy. She sprawled sleepily on Ferdinand's shoulder, barely keeping her eyes open.

Stewart walked over, casting a glance at Little Nina before turning to Briony. "She's tired. Let me take you both home."

Briony's gaze was icy. "Stewart, there's no need for this."

A hint of a smirk tugged at Stewart's lips as his dark eyes lingered on her. "We're married, Briony. It's only natural I bring you and our daughter home."

Briony frowned, irritation flickering across her face.

"Mrs. Wentworth, let's go," Stewart said, his voice smooth but his smile tight. "We're in public, after all. Let's keep up appearances, shall we?"

His words sounded like a suggestion, but Briony caught the edge of warning beneath his tone.

They were, after all, out in public. Now wasn't the time for a fight—and Little Nina was still in Ferdinand's arms.

Briony pressed her lips together, drew a steadying breath, and looked at Ferdinand. "Thank you, Mr. Ellsworth. I'll take Little Nina home for now. Please drive safely."

"Of course." Ferdinand didn't argue. He gently handed Little Nina over.

Briony took her daughter into her arms.

Little Nina, barely awake, nestled into her mother's shoulder, found a comfortable spot, yawned, and slipped right back to sleep.

Without another word, Briony carried Little Nina straight to the waiting black Mercedes.

Carl hurried over to open the rear door.

Briony ducked inside, still cradling her sleeping child.

The car door shut quietly behind her, and she turned to look out the window.

Stewart hadn't gotten in yet.

He seemed to be talking to Ferdinand outside.

Briony couldn't hear what they were saying, but she saw Ferdinand glance in her direction.

A moment later, Stewart broke away and walked toward the car.

Briony looked away.