"Briony, you're not thinking clearly right now, so I'm not going to argue with you."

With a sigh that betrayed his helplessness, Stewart set the bowl of hot cereal on the table and beckoned to Irwin. "Irwin, come here, buddy."

Irwin glanced nervously at Briony before shuffling over to Stewart's side.

Clinging to Stewart's hand, Irwin asked in a hesitant whisper, "Dad, is Mom really angry? Did you two have a fight?"

"We didn't have a fight." Stewart ruffled his son's hair, offering a gentle smile. "Why don't you go upstairs and play for a while, okay?"

Irwin didn't want to leave-not really. He could tell something was wrong. The whole room felt heavy, and Briony had barely looked at him. She'd never been this cold before.

A knot of frustration tightened in his chest. He wanted to protest, but Briony seemed so harsh right now, it scared him.

With a pout, he nodded, trying not to let his disappointment show. "Okay. But Dad, please talk to Mom nicely. Don't fight, okay?"

Stewart managed a reassuring smile. "I promise."

anxious glances over his shoulder with every

on the second floor, he grabbed his smartwatch and quickly

tabletop. "I made you some porridge. Try to

voice made Briony scoff. "Save it. I'm not interested in anything you made. All I want is to get out

the anger burning in her eyes, the way she bristled at even the smallest hint of concern. She wasn't about

his temples in frustration, he softened his voice. "I've already called Cedric Clarke. He's reached out to Stella. For tonight, please just stay. Tomorrow morning,

back. "Stewart, you have no right to decide anything for me!

tonight because he was so worried about you. Are you really okay with breaking his

your and

chest heaving. "I've raised your child for five years. I've done more than enough! Don't forget, we're in the

expression darkened

can't say things like that. If Irwin heard you, it would devastate him. He truly sees you as his

what if I made him choose between me and Rosita? Who

not fair," Stewart said sternly. "Rosita is Irwin's biological mother. That will

favor-tell Irwin his only mother is Rosita. From now on, don't let him call me

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