Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

"Irwin!"

Rosita grabbed Irwin's arm. "You can't go!"

He frowned. "Why not?"

"Because your dad doesn't know yet."

"Then I'll go tell him and ask him to talk to Mom Bryn about it!"

Irwin huffed, frustration flashing across his face. "Dad always says I'll be his only child for life. If he finds out Mom Bryn is having a new baby, he'll definitely tell her not to keep it!"

A flicker of anxiety crossed Rosita's eyes, but seeing how young Irwin was, she quickly calmed herself.

"Irwin, sweetheart, don't get upset." She pulled him close and held him tightly. "Mommy's not well, you know that. I don't know how much longer I'll be here with you. If something happens to me, I worry so much... What will happen to my little Irwin?"

Her voice broke, trembling with emotion.

in place. "Mom, don't say that. Dad will make lots

smiled sadly. "I know, darling.

But what scares me most is leaving you behind. If your dad and Mom Bryn have a new

a whisper. "Dad loves me a lot. He wouldn't stop just because there's a

wrapped his small arms around Rosita's waist,

actually really nice-she's just upset right now. Dad says once she calms down, she'll love me just

flickered in Rosita's tearful eyes-something

believe she could keep loving you

finally asked, "So how can I know if Mom Bryn is

but now soft and gentle. “Listen carefully, sweetheart. What I'm going to tell you is our secret, okay? You can't tell

"Why not tell Dad?"

if your dad knows about the new baby, he'll be just like Mom Bryn. As soon as

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