Regretting the Wife He Threw Away novel Chapter 678

Some transplant patients experience darker skin for a while, but it’s only temporary.

“Oh!” Little Nina didn’t understand the medical talk, but she said earnestly, “As long as Mom is healthy and doesn’t get sick, it doesn’t matter if she has a few dark spots! In my heart, Mom will always be the most beautiful.”

Briony was moved. She reached out to gently touch her daughter’s round, cherubic cheek. “You’re such a sweet girl, Nina.”

“Mom.” Little Mario tugged on Briony’s finger.

Briony looked down at her son, ruffling his hair. “Mario, Mommy’s home.”

Mario’s brows knitted in worry. “Mom, does it hurt?”

Briony smiled, her eyes growing misty. “It doesn’t hurt, sweetheart. When I think of you and Nina, nothing hurts at all.”

Little Mario stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her. “I love you, Mom.”

He wasn’t one for words; just those three simple little words were enough to bring tears to Briony’s eyes.

Stewart set Mario down.

Nina rushed over too, throwing her arms around Briony.

Briony gathered both children into her embrace, pressing kisses to the tops of their heads.

She could still be here for her children, could watch them grow up with her own eyes, could witness every important moment in their lives.

Tears streamed down Briony’s face, but her heart brimmed with joy.

She was alive. That was enough.

Stewart watched the family reunion from the doorway, feeling both relieved and quietly left out.

When Briony was finally well enough to leave the hospital, he knew it would be time for him to quietly step out of her life.

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December 20th. Ten days since Briony left the isolation ward.

Dr. Ellsworth came to the cottage to check Briony’s pulse, his expression bright with good news.

“You’re recovering very well. At this rate, you’ll be able to leave the hospital before New Year’s.”

Briony’s heart soared at the news.

“But even after you’re discharged,” Dr. Ellsworth cautioned, “you’ll still need to rest at home for a few more months.”