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!"

up as she glanced at his suitcase. She guessed what

and ran over to her. "Mom, I want to sleep with

had a habit of tossing and

dad tonight?" she said, gently moving his small hand off

want to sleep

hasn't been great lately. If you stay

be good-I promise

you're getting older now. I don't want to

Irwin looked crestfallen. He worried

a sigh.

dad's room. I'm tired and need to lie

head down, and wheeled

even closed the door

at the closed door for a while, then finally

...

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