Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 739

A pang of hurt went through Maynard’s chest. “Briony, why are you kidding yourself? Your heart was never empty. Even when you locked it away, Stewart’s name was still inside.”

Briony didn’t deny it, and her silence felt cruel to him.

“I don’t think I lost, Briony. Stewart just met you sooner. If I had met you before he did, I know you would have chosen me.”

It was just bravado, and Briony didn’t bother arguing with him. She had no desire to get dragged into this conversation any further. However, remembering that Xenia had donated her bone marrow, she decided to offer one last piece of advice.

“Maynard, for the sake of your friendship with Naylor, please go see Xenia. The way you avoided her all those years ago became an obsession for her. For a woman to still hold you in her heart after eight years… she’s madly in love with you.”

After a long pause, Maynard finally replied with a quiet, “Okay.”

…

After hanging up, Briony grabbed her pajamas and went to take a shower. She was sitting at her vanity applying moisturizer when she heard the sound of a car in the front courtyard.

She paused, a guess already forming in her mind. Instead of getting up, she continued with her routine. About thirty seconds later, there was a knock at her door.

With a placid expression, Briony rose and opened it. Marlene stood outside, speaking in a hushed voice. “Carl brought Mr. Wentworth over. I don’t know what happened to him, but both his hands are wrapped in thick bandages, and his face is as pale as a sheet. He looks so pitiful.”

Briony wasn’t the least bit surprised. “What did Carl say?”

“He said he has a big case for the next few days and won’t be able to look after Mr. Wentworth.” Marlene paused, studying Briony’s expression. When she saw no reaction, she continued, “With his hands like that, Mr. Wentworth can’t stay alone at Southcreek Manor. Carl said we have more staff here and asked if you might let him stay for a few days.”

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