"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

I have separated. If you miss me, you can call me. If I'm not busy with work,

daze,

mom and dad were in

I do something wrong?" he asked in a small, cautious

gently. "No, sweetheart. This isn't your fault.

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

frowned. Where had he heard something

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 her. She didn't want to wonder anymore about Stewart's motives. What mattered now was getting out of a marriage built

moment, Briony spoke softly. "Irwin, whether or not I have someone new in my life, it doesn't change

lying!" Irwin suddenly shouted. "You're leaving because of your new boyfriend! You don't want this family! You don't want ME! You're going to have a new

imagined

told

into the living room. He grabbed his toys and hurled

myself! You lied and said

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