Seeing what was happening, Irwin's running slowed to a hesitant walk.

If this had been before, his mom would have already rushed over to scoop him up in a big hug!

Irwin's heart twisted with resentment. Just as he suspected-now that there was a new baby, she didn't love him anymore.

A knot of anger and sadness formed in his chest. He hated the new baby. The

new baby had stolen his mom away from him!

But thankfully, Grandma had helped him come up with a plan!

Remembering this, Irwin's mood brightened in an instant.

He hurried over to Briony, pasted on his sweetest smile, and chirped, "Mom, I'm

so happy! I finally get to go on a trip with you and Dad again!"

Briony merely responded with a neutral "Mm."

Stewart walked over and stood next to Irwin, his gaze resting on Briony's impassive face.

"Have you been waiting long?"

"No." Briony got to her feet and pulled up her suitcase. "Let's go board."

father or son, she turned

a little hurt. He tipped his head up to Stewart. "Dad, is

gently. "I've prepared a surprise for her. She'll feel better

eyes lit up. "What

lips curved in a small, secretive smile. "That's a

behind his hand. "Violet's dad surprises her mom too! Our teacher says that's what romance between grown-ups

his small hand, not answering, but a warm smile glimmered in his dark

and son made their

the checkpoint, helped load their suitcases onto the conveyor belt, and only

and James trailed

had arranged for Carl

He booked first class.

her boarding pass-her seat was

beside him, so once they were onboard, she turned to Irwin. "Irwin,

face lit

and shot

down

wriggled into the seat beside her, immediately digging into

out a

a present I bought for

the box

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