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.

Irwin calmed down in

his gaze unreadable and

Irwin had settled, Briony handed him a small

is for you, sweetheart. It's both an apology and your

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

you always give me my New Year's gift on New

figured I'd give it to you now,

was already too focused

remind Briony,

the grocery store to pick up a few things. Mind if I borrow

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

wanting to spend any extra time with Stewart. "I can

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

hopped off the bed, put on his shoes, and ran over to grab Briony's hand. "Let's go,

Briony: "..

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irritation, her displeasure

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