Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 498

Briony barely made it through a mile before she was completely out of breath. Seeing her struggle, James immediately slowed down and suggested they just walk instead.

They strolled along the edge of the man-made lake, taking in the early morning calm.

James unscrewed the cap from a bottle of spring water and handed it to Briony.

“Thanks,” she said, taking a few gulps. “Honestly, I think I’m in worse shape than those old folks I see out here.”

James grinned. “Of course! Those guys are tough as oxen. Plus, they don’t have to work anymore and get a pension on top of that. Makes you jealous, doesn’t it?”

Briony rolled her eyes but didn’t argue.

“Oh, by the way, I went to THE WORLD last night to pick up a friend. Guess who I ran into?”

Briony glanced at him. “Who?”

“Lorna and Barrie.”

She frowned. “They went to the bar together?”

“Yeah. They didn’t see me, but I definitely saw Barrie with his arm around Lorna as they went into a private lounge. The two of them looked pretty cozy—anyone would think they were a couple.”

Briony pressed her lips together, silent.

Lorna was Stewart’s fiancée. If her character was questionable, that could have some effect on little Mario too.

James continued, “Later, after I picked up my friend and was heading out, I ran into her again in the parking lot.”

“She saw you?”

“She did. And…” He trailed off, remembering how she’d made a snide comment about him and Joseph.

James scowled. “Anyway, Lorna’s cheating on Stewart, and she doesn’t even seem to care. Honestly, she looks like she’s done this before. Bryn, not to be mean, but your ex-husband really knows how to pick them. First Rosita Lockwood, then Jeannie Radcliffe, now Lorna—I’m honestly impressed.”

Briony just sighed.

Seeing her awkward expression, James quickly added, “You’re the exception, you know. You just got fooled back then, but it’s okay—your eyes are open now.”

Briony gave a dry laugh. “Thanks, little brother. You’re really good at this whole comforting thing.”