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 her

his gaze unreadable and

settled, Briony handed him

both an apology and your New

you, Mom!" Irwin's face lit up as soon

New Year's Eve? Why

“I figured I'd give it to you now, since

already too focused

remembered to remind Briony, "Mom, you promised you'd make me lots of

"I'm going to the grocery store

said. "I've got nothing else going

it's fine," Briony replied quickly, not wanting to spend any extra time with Stewart. "I can

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

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

Briony: "..

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look of irritation, her displeasure clear in

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