Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 399

Before Briony or James could say a word, Jeannie jumped in first.

"Mr. Wentworth, I'm sorry, this was my fault. Irwin doesn't get to see Ottilie very often, and I just wanted the two of them to spend some time together, to build a real sibling bond. I didn't expect Mrs. Wentworth to keep Irwin away from her."

James rolled his eyes so hard it was a wonder they didn't stick.

Stewart fixed his gaze on Briony. "Is that true?"

"It is," Briony shot back with a cold laugh. "Why? Are you about to scold me on behalf of your precious son?"

"Briony!" Stewart's voice darkened. "No matter what's going on between us adults, Irwin and Ottilie are just children—they're brother and sister. Why make things so difficult?"

"Brother and sister?" Briony's patience snapped. "To Ottilie, Irwin is the son of the man who killed her brother—her enemy! And you have the nerve to call them siblings? Stewart, you make me sick."

Stewart stared at her, eyes filled with disappointment. "Is there anything in your heart besides hatred?"

"Divorce."

Stewart fell silent.

"We can't even agree on the simplest things anymore, Stewart. Divorce is the only option left for us."

"I told you, if you insist on a divorce," Stewart said, his eyes stormy, "then I'll fight for custody of Ottilie."

"Go ahead and try," Briony retorted, unflinching. "Ottilie is the daughter I nearly died bringing into this world. I've raised her single-handedly since the day she was born. If you want to fight me for her, don't be so sure you'll win."

Seeing how resolute she was, anger flashed in Stewart's eyes. "Fine. If you insist on a divorce, then I won't hold back—I'll fight for Ottilie's custody with everything I have."

"You can't threaten me." Briony met his gaze, her words firm and clear. "I'm divorcing you, no matter what. And I will never, ever give up Ottilie."

Stewart glared at her, unyielding.

Briony refused to back down in the slightest.

"Dad…" Irwin tugged at Stewart's hand, anxious.