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!"

as she glanced at his

to her. "Mom, I want to sleep with

was pregnant now, and Irwin had a habit of tossing and

sleep with your dad tonight?" she said, gently moving his

scowled. "But I want

lately. If you stay with me, I

be good-I promise I

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

worried that if he

he said with a sigh.

dad's room. I'm tired and

head down, and wheeled his suitcase out

closed the door gently behind

a while, then finally lay down on

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