Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 572

Briony arrived at the studio first and waited for half an hour, but Ferdinand still hadn’t shown up.

A knot of worry tightened in her chest.

What if Ferdinand had changed his mind and gone to Skybreeze Retreat to see the children on his own again?

The thought made her uneasy, so she quickly dialed Ferdinand’s number.

He answered, explaining that a last-minute crisis at work needed his attention and he’d have to cancel their meeting.

Briony let out a quiet sigh of relief.

Maybe it was for the best—she didn’t have to put on an act today.

…

The days slipped by in relative calm for the next two weeks.

On the last day of January, Briony traveled to Havenport on business.

A new actress from her company was starring in her first leading role and was buckling under the pressure. Several shaky performances had left the young woman on the verge of a breakdown.

As the boss, Briony didn’t hesitate to rush to the set in Havenport.

Once there, she spoke with the rookie herself, guiding her with the gentle firmness of an older sister.

Encouraged by Briony’s words, the newcomer regained her composure.

Over the next three days, the young actress found her stride, and Briony’s anxious heart finally settled.

On the fourth day, just as she was preparing to head back to Northborough, the film’s investor arrived.

But the real shock came when Briony realized the investor was Ferdinand.

He suggested they have lunch together.

Briony wanted to refuse, but Ferdinand gave her a pointed look. “Bryn, are you avoiding me these days?”

“Of course not,” she replied coolly. “I just need to get back.”

“Let’s have lunch. I’m heading back to Northborough this afternoon too—we can go together.”

Not wanting to make things too awkward, Briony reluctantly agreed.