Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

But Irwin didn't dare tell the truth. If Briony found out he'd eaten an entire tub of ice cream, she'd definitely end up blaming his mom!

His mother was so gentle, so loving-how could he let Briony scold her?

Afraid Briony might press him for answers, Irwin reached his arms up and said, "Mom, will you hold me?"

Briony instinctively moved to pick him up, but then paused, remembering she was pregnant now.

She ruffled Irwin's hair. "I'm not feeling so well today. How about Daddy holds you instead?"

Irwin's lips puckered in a pout. This was the first time Briony had ever refused to hold him.

Even when she was sick before, she would always scoop him into her arms. Did this mean Briony was upset with him?

Irwin watched Briony closely, his eyes full of worry. When he saw how pale she looked, a wave of anxiety washed over him.

"Mom, are you mad at me?" Irwin's voice was small and pleading. "I'm sorry. shouldn't have snuck the ice cream. I promise I'll never eat ice cream again."

Briony had always forbidden Irwin from eating sweets-especially ice cream- since he was born with asthma and a sensitive stomach. The doctor had been clear: absolutely no sweets or cold treats.

but Stewart spoke

tone was so certain, as if it weren't

fluttered. She pressed her

at Briony, searching her face.

"Of course I'm not angry,

will you stay with me today?" Irwin's eyes reddened, his voice thick with hurt. "I don't feel good. I want

for a moment, then

The doctor prescribed some medicine and recommended a light

upstairs to rest, while Briony headed

she brought

to the kids' room was slightly ajar, and she heard Irwin's little voice drift

me that ice cream,

hand froze on the

Irwin's voice continued:

downstairs making me soup right now! Your health isn't great, so I won't

the door, Briony's grip tightened on the