The sound of a car drifted in from the driveway.

Stewart was home.

Briony gripped the pregnancy test in her hand as she opened the bathroom door.

Downstairs, Irwin's excited voice rang out.

"Daddy!"

Briony made her way down the stairs, step by deliberate step.

Irwin stood on the couch, arms stretched wide toward Stewart. "Daddy, pick me up!"

Stewart bent down and scooped Irwin into his arms.

Briony noticed at once that Stewart had changed his clothes.

Then she remembered the three unanswered calls earlier...

The cruel truth was impossible to ignore.

step, her

and looked over at Briony. "Mommy, Daddy's taking

then let her gaze settle

wasn't wearing his glasses today. His deep-set eyes betrayed nothing, not a flicker

at her, his expression as

worked hard these past few days," he said, his voice low and pleasant— but every word edged with detachment. "I'll be staying

was shutting

bitter smile curving her lips, her eyes

It felt ironic.

moments ago, in the bathroom, she'd been overwhelmed with joy at the result she'd

as Briony

earlier; he'd only asked if she

what if she agreed? Then what would

to go find Mommy

called, his voice small and

gaze shifted, meeting

the look in her son's eyes.

was probably taking Irwin to see Rosita. But suddenly, she found she

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