The bathroom door slammed shut, and moments later, the unmistakable sound of Briony retching echoed from within.

Whatever breakfast she'd managed that morning ended up in the toilet. Only after emptying her stomach did she finally start to feel a little better.

Even with the door closed, the intensity of her nausea was apparent. The sound carried into the hallway.

Irwin frowned and looked up at Stewart. "Dad, why is Mom throwing up so much? Is she sick?"

Stewart's eyes darkened. He reached out and gently ruffled Irwin's hair. "She's probably just been a little too busy and overtired these past few days."

Irwin's face scrunched in concern. "Does that mean Mom won't be able to visit me as much?"

"That's something you can ask her yourself," Stewart replied.

Irwin sighed, clearly dissatisfied. He muttered, "She never used to be this busy.

It's like, ever since my mom came back, she's always got so much to do..."

Just then, the bathroom door opened.

Briony emerged, looking a little pale but composed.

and Irwin turned

his small face etched with worry. "Are you

much better now that the nausea had passed, though she

her closely, his

flicker of

together and answered, trying

for her, so Briony didn't believe for a second that he was genuinely worried. She just hoped he

it up. The more

Considering how much he doted on Rosita during her pregnancy, he must've

she decided not to risk saying something wrong. Instead, she

his gaze and walked over to the bed, brushing her hand gently over Irwin's cheek. "I'm alright, sweetheart. I just ate something bad the last couple of days. I'll

but didn't press the

hand. "Even though I wish you could come see me every

with emotion. Maybe she'd been worrying

cherished for five years, was still the same thoughtful, caring boy as

rest up." Briony was already feeling guilty, knowing she wouldn't be able to

tomorrow," she explained softly. "But I'll bring you back a present for the holidays. So you have to remember to

wide, anxious eyes. "A business trip?

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