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 and headed straight for the

chilly retreating figure, feeling a little hurt. He tipped his head up

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

lit up.

a small, secretive smile. "That's

behind his hand. "Violet's dad surprises her mom too! Our teacher says that's

answering, but a warm

and son made their way

followed them to the checkpoint, helped load their suitcases onto the conveyor belt, and only left after watching them disappear through the

and James trailed after

for Carl to

He booked first class.

at her boarding pass-her seat was right next

once they were onboard, she turned to Irwin. "Irwin, why don't you

lit up

and shot

seated, head down as she buckled her

the seat beside her, immediately

out a jewelry

is a present I bought

box out to

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