Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 85

Julia was caught off guard when she saw Rosita standing there.

The memory of mistaking Rosita for Mrs. Wentworth made guilt twist in her stomach—she couldn’t believe how unfair she’d been to her own daughter. Even when her daughter was being hounded online, Julia had apologized to Rosita instead…

Those moments played back in her mind as she tightened her grip on the New Year’s gift bag. Julia had never been the confrontational type, but facing the woman who had come between her daughter and her son-in-law, resentment simmered inside her.

“I don’t know you well, Ms. Lockwood,” Julia said coldly. “Let’s keep things formal—please call me Ms. Hudson.”

Rosita’s smile faltered for a split second, but she quickly composed herself, feigning confusion and innocence. “Ms. Hudson, is something wrong? We had such a lovely chat the last time we met, didn’t we?”

“That was before I knew who you really were…” Julia’s voice trailed off in shock as she glanced toward the door where Gina stood.

“Gina, would you please leave the gift here and wait for me outside? I have some things to discuss with Mr. Wentworth.”

Gina nodded, set the gift on the table, and quietly slipped out to the reception area.

Turning back to Rosita, Julia’s tone was icy. “Ms. Lockwood, I’d appreciate it if you could give us a moment alone as well.”

Rosita’s brows drew together, her pretty features tinged with hurt. “Ms. Hudson, are you upset about something?”

Anger flared inside Julia. She’d watched her own marriage fall apart because of another woman, and now her daughter was going through the same heartbreak…

The more Julia thought about it, the angrier she became. She decided there was no point in keeping up the pretense.

“Ms. Lockwood, my daughter tried to spare everyone’s dignity by keeping this quiet, but don’t forget—Bryn and Attorney Wentworth aren’t even divorced yet! They’re still legally married! As the other woman, you should have at least a shred of shame.”