Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

He called Irwin again.

This time, Irwin picked up in front of Briony.

On the other end, Stewart explained that he needed to stay in Northborough for a couple of days. He asked Briony to take Irwin around Cloudcrest City for now- he'd already arranged all their activities in advance.

Briony replied simply, “We agreed on one week. Whether you show up or not isn't my concern, but when the time's up, I'm heading back. And just so we're clear, you're the one breaking the promise, not me. I've done my part.”

Stewart just said, "Alright."

After that day, Stewart didn't call again—and of course, he didn't show up either.

Briony was left in peace. She teamed up with Stella and James, and the three of them enjoyed a carefree week exploring Cloudcrest City with Irwin in tow.

Stella and James were in high spirits, joking that if "all-expenses-paid trips with the kid" happened more often, they certainly wouldn't complain.

little vacation. The only one

call his father, but Stewart never

day,

Stewart and Rosita both absent,

days of getting nowhere with his fussing,

further, and when he saw something he wanted, he didn't throw himself on the floor demanding

behave better and better each day, James couldn't help but remark, "This kid's sharp as a tack. If I raised him, he'd turn out to

and sighed. “Kids are like mirrors-you get back what you put in. The five years Bryn spent raising Irwin, honestly, I thought he was adorable back then. Now? Well, let's not

Briony stayed quiet.

she was his mother, after

the eighth day, the three adults took Irwin and flew

touched down at Northborough Airport,

arrivals gate, Briony spotted Stewart and