"Irwin, there's something I need to make clear to you," Briony said.

Irwin stiffened. He was just a child, but for some reason, an uneasy feeling crept over him.

Across the table, Stewart seemed to sense what was coming, too. He set down his fork and knife, his gaze settling darkly on Briony.

Irwin blinked innocently. "What is it, Mom? What do you need to say?"

Briony looked at him, her voice steady and serious. "Irwin, your father and I are divorced."

She held his eyes. "We're not a family anymore. This isn't my home now, so I won't be coming back here again."

"Briony." Stewart's tone was edged with anger. "Don't forget what you promised me."

"I've changed my mind," Briony replied, her eyes never leaving his. "Don't worry. I'll pay back the ten million."

Stewart stared at her, frowning as if she'd said something completely absurd, his face growing darker.

"Briony, do you really think I care about the money?"

what

to me, Irwin. Your father and I have separated. If you miss me, you can call me. If I'm not busy

there in a daze, struggling to process

both his mom and dad

did I do something wrong?" he

This isn't your fault.

Dad? Why don't you want to be here with

Where had he heard something

heart into for the past five years, her emotions tangled and heavy. She hated hurting him like this, but if she didn't make things clear today, Stewart would keep using Irwin as a way to control

I have someone new in my life, it doesn't change the fact that I can't live with

want this family! You don't

never imagined Irwin would say that

told you these

He grabbed his toys and hurled them to the

into a hotel with that man myself! You lied and said you were on a business trip

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255