Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Irwin was the kind of child who tugged at your heartstrings.

Briony turned her gaze away. "Finish your dinner, then I'll call your father to come pick you up.

Irwin's eyes lit up, and he nodded eagerly. "Okay! I'll do whatever you say, Mom!"

Briony's expression hardened. "And one more thing." She looked directly at Irwin, her voice stern. "Stop calling me Mom."

Irwin froze.

"No more 'Mom'..." His face fell, and as he saw how serious Briony looked, his head drooped. He answered in a small, muffled voice, "Okay."

Briony looked away. "Let's go."

James nodded. "You go on ahead. I'll keep an eye on this kid."

Irwin tried to catch up to Briony, but James grabbed his arm. Irwin looked up and glared at him, his eyes rimmed red.

James couldn't help but sigh at the pitiful sight. "Hey, kid, be good and don't cause trouble, or I'll toss you out on the street and let you fend for yourself!"

Irwin nodded, sulking.

James remained cautious.

As they walked, he kept a firm hold on Irwin's hand, never letting him get too close to Briony.

In the car, he made sure Briony sat up front, while Hannah and Irwin took the back seat.

he sat himself right between Briony

but he wasn't clueless. He knew James was deliberately keeping him

be a good boy-why did

couldn't figure

chewed on his spoon, tilting his

said, placing a piece of

at the meat with a gloomy expression.

huffed. "If you don't like it, ask your

told him. He could only glare at James, then lower his head

uncle would

up with James anymore. James watched Irwin out of the

a tantrum, just quietly focused on his food. That was

few days ago, Irwin would have been in

had he suddenly grown up so

James glanced at Briony.

chatting earnestly

sip of tea, then looked back

Irwin blinked. "Mr. Delaney, I want some shrimp,

James: "..."

himself—the kid was only five. It's not like he could really

James pulled on a pair of disposable gloves and peeled

up, and when you're full,

sweet smile. "But you don't have to worry—my dad will call me when he's done with work.

James: "..."