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.

Irwin turned

Irwin called, his small face etched with worry. "Are you

much better now that the nausea had

watched her closely, his dark eyes

eyelashes fluttered, betraying a brief flicker

her lips together and answered, trying her best to

was genuinely worried. She just hoped he wouldn't catch on to anything. "Did you see a doctor?" he

it up. The more Stewart questioned her, the more anxious

all. Considering how much he doted on Rosita during

not to risk

"I'm alright, sweetheart. I just ate something bad the last couple of days. I'll take

raised an eyebrow, but didn't press the issue

her hand. "Even though I wish

heart swelled with emotion. Maybe she'd been

five years, was still the same

make sure to rest up." Briony was already feeling guilty, knowing she wouldn't be able to visit him for

"But I'll bring you back a present for the holidays. So you have to remember to eat on time and listen to the

He gazed up at her with wide, anxious eyes. "A

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