Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Rosita let go of Irwin and walked over to the sofa, her arms full of gifts.

"These are all from me, sweetheart. Take a look-see if there's anything you like?"

Irwin's eyes sparkled. "It's Iron Man!"

"Do you like it?" Rosita ruffled his hair, her voice warm. "This is a limited edition, you know. I had to ask several friends for help before I finally managed to get it."

"Thank you, Mom!" Irwin's clear, bright voice echoed through the house. "You're the best!"

Rosita finally burst into a smile through her tears. "Honey, you finally called me Mom."

"Dad just talked to me," Irwin said, carefully setting Iron Man aside. He grabbed a tissue and dabbed at Rosita's tears, his small hands gentle. "He told me you went through a lot to bring me into the world. I'm sorry I was mean to you this morning. I won't ever treat you like that again.”

At his words, Rosita's tears flowed even harder. She looked more fragile and moved than ever.

"No, sweetheart, you didn't do anything wrong-it was me. I promise I'll do my very best to be a good mom from now on."

"You're not bad at all!" Irwin threw his arms around her. "Dad said you always loved me, and I'll love you just as much!"

her eyes

least I can

all puffy and not look as nice!" Irwin chimed in, utterly

the handkerchief and wiped her tears, finally managing

was filled with warmth and sweetness. Irwin happily sat on the sofa, surrounded by gifts, playing with his

as

a while, Rosita glanced his way, hesitating before speaking softly. "What are

words, Stewart looked up, his expression unreadable. "I'll handle

such good care of Irwin all these years.

your fault," Stewart replied in a low voice. "Irwin has always been

mountain of toys, his words sweet as honey. "You're the one who gave birth

say that

said, full of confidence. "She

then, Stewart's phone rang a work

need to head back to the