Stella's eyes widened in shock. "Are you saying... Irwin wants to hurt you?!"

Briony shook her head. "I'm not saying I suspect Irwin. He's just a child-how could he possibly understand these things? But I am pregnant, and I don't feel comfortable with a crystal whose origins are unclear. I just think it's safer to have it tested."

"Oh, I see!" Stella immediately tucked the bracelet back into its jewelry box. "I'lI take it to Mr. Delaney right away!"

"Thank you."

Stella handed the bracelet to James, who wasted no time contacting a friend.

His friend told him to send it over as soon as possible.

So James and Stella headed out together to find a courier service and ship off the bracelet.

Briony returned to her room, intending to lie down and rest for a while, but Irwin rolled in, dragging his little suitcase behind him.

"Mom!"

his suitcase.

to her.

Irwin had a habit of tossing and turning in his sleep-what if he kicked

tonight?" she said,

scowled. "But I want

hasn't been great lately. If you stay with me, I won't get any

be good-I promise

pressing her lips together. "Irwin, you're getting older now.

wouldn't budge, Irwin looked crestfallen. He worried that if he kept pushing, he'd

with a sigh. "I'll sleep with Dad

your suitcase to your dad's room. I'm tired and need to

nodded, head down, and wheeled his suitcase out of

closed the door gently

door for a

...

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