Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

What important business could Stewart possibly have with her? It could only be about the divorce.

But how could she talk about any of this with Irwin?

These were matters between adults; an innocent child like him shouldn't be dragged into it.

"Mom, come home with me, please!" Irwin tugged at Briony's hand, pleading in that sweet, coaxing way only a little boy could. "Please? I haven't seen Dad in days I really miss him!"

Briony sighed, resigned. "Alright. I'll take you home first."

"Yes!" Irwin cheered, eyes sparkling. "You're the best, Mom!"

Briony ruffled his hair, her gaze lingering on his bright, cherubic face. She let out a silent sigh.

After five years of marriage, it seemed Irwin's affection and dependence were the only things left that felt genuine.

Everything else was just empty promises and wishful thinking.

Half an hour later, Briony and Irwin arrived at Southcreek Manor.

Stewart wasn't home yet. Irwin managed to wait about ten minutes before his patience ran out.

"Mom, can you call Dad and ask when he'll be back?"

planned to head straight to the

the phone

calls. Each time,

to reassure Irwin, "Your dad's

frowned, his little brow furrowing

comforting her to answer the phone? The thought made Irwin's anxiety bubble over. He even started to regret hugging Briony earlier; maybe if he hadn't,

worked up he became, and when he looked at Briony,

distracted, busy texting her best friend

we reschedule the checkup for tomorrow?] Best Friend: [I'm on the morning shift tomorrow. Just come

[I'm guessing you still haven't taken

glanced guiltily at her purse and replied: [I'll do it

a meme of an angry cartoon character wielding

with a sheepish "my bad" emoji, grabbed her bag, and stood up. "Irwin, I'm going to the bathroom

Irwin didn't answer.

Stewart, Briony didn't think

room, grabbed the smartwatch Rosita had bought him from under his pillow, and scrolled through the contacts. The first entry was Rosita. He tapped to