The car door swung open, and Briony stepped out with Irwin at her side.

Across the driveway, the driver's side of a black Mercedes popped open, and Carl hurried over to meet them.

"Ms. Kensington, I'm so sorry for all the trouble," he apologized, sounding genuinely contrite.

Carl, of course, had no idea that Stewart and Briony were secretly married.

But Briony didn't care about Carl's attitude; after handing Irwin over to him, she turned on her heel and headed inside.

James slipped out of the car and jogged a few steps to catch up with her.

Meanwhile, Carl took Irwin by the hand and led him toward the Mercedes. As he glanced back over his shoulder, Irwin caught a glimpse of James and Briony side by side, disappearing into the elevator together.

Irwin frowned, a shadow of resentment flickering in his wide, expressive eyes.

Lunar Heights Estate.

The black Mercedes rolled to a stop in the driveway. Carl got out, circled around to the back, and unbuckled Irwin, lifting him gently out of the car.

Hearing the engine, Rosita hurried out to greet them.

Irwin, still in Carl's arms, spotted Rosita and gave a dismissive little huff, turning away to bury his face in Carl's shoulder. He made it clear he didn't want anything to do with her.

Rosita paused, a little taken aback, but quickly moved closer and ruffled Irwin's hair. "Are you upset, sweetheart?"

Irwin didn't answer.

"Carl, could you please help me

"Of course."

carried Irwin into

just wanted to go

glanced at Rosita

tantrum. Would you

and did as he was

Irwin onto his small bed, Carl

him, then sat on

covers over his head, curling up into a tight little

a mistake. Won't you come out?" Rosita gently tugged at the

the covers,

away!" he shouted from under the blanket. "Mr. Delaney saw you leave me, and he laughed

with tears. "I'm so sorry, sweetheart. I was

That made Irwin pause.

Help him?

got the better of him. He pushed the blanket aside and

tears slipping down her cheeks. "You care about Mom Bryn,

like me, and I couldn't stand to see you so sad. So I left, because I

stared at her,

Mom left for his

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