Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 56

Irwin's little body went stiff with fear, then his lower lip began to tremble and, in an instant, tears spilled down his cheeks.

"Dad, why are you being mean to me? It was Mom who lied to me... sob, sob... Mom has changed, and now you have too..."

Stewart's brow was furrowed tight, his face growing even darker.

Watching this father and son, Briony felt a headache coming on.

Irwin was sobbing so hard it was almost painful to hear. If he kept this up, his asthma was bound to flare up.

Briony's heart softened. With a sigh, she stepped forward and scooped Irwin up from the bed, holding him gently in her arms.

The moment she picked him up, Irwin clung tightly to her.

"I'm sorry, Mom, I didn't mean to yell at you... sob... I was just so scared you didn't want me anymore..."

Holding Irwin close, Briony felt a complicated mix of emotions.

She spoke to him softly, soothing him with gentle words.

calmed down in

silently by, his gaze unreadable and

Irwin had settled, Briony handed

It's both an apology and

you, Mom!" Irwin's face lit up

New Year's gift on New Year's Eve?

ruffled his hair and, instead of explaining, just said, “I figured I'd give it to you now, since I

okay." Irwin was already too focused on the

the wrapping paper with giddy excitement, but still remembered to remind Briony, "Mom, you promised

and glancing at Stewart. "I'm going to the grocery store to pick up a few

come with you," Stewart said. "I've got nothing else

not wanting to spend

interrupted, gently patting Irwin's head, "why don't

on his shoes, and ran over to grab Briony's

Briony: "..

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look of irritation, her

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