Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

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

called, his small face etched with worry. "Are

nausea had passed, though she was left a bit

her closely, his

a brief flicker of guilt

her lips together and answered, trying

for a second that he was genuinely worried. She just hoped he wouldn't catch on to anything. "Did

hadn't brought it up. The more Stewart

Considering how much he doted on Rosita during her pregnancy, he must've learned plenty about these

couldn't guess what Stewart was thinking, but she decided not to risk saying something wrong. Instead, she ignored

avoided 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 take some medicine and

but

I wish you could come see me

swelled with emotion. Maybe she'd been

she'd cherished for five years, was still the same

you, Irwin. I'll make sure to rest up." Briony was already feeling guilty, knowing she wouldn't be able

you back a present for the holidays. So you have to

wide, anxious eyes. "A business trip?