"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?"

care what you think," Briony shot

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

sat there in a daze, struggling to process

mom

something wrong?" he asked in a

fault. It's a decision

you want to be here with us? Is it because

Where had he heard something like

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

"Irwin, whether or not I have someone new in my life, it doesn't change the fact that I

want this family! You don't want ME! You're going to have a new child with him, and then you'll forget

was stunned. She never imagined Irwin

told you these

stormed into the living room. He grabbed his toys and hurled them to

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

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