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.

their little vacation. The only one

to call his

the seventh day, Stewart still hadn't

tantrums in the meantime, but with Stewart and Rosita both absent, there

nowhere with his

at meals, stopped whining that he couldn't walk any further, and when he saw something he wanted, he didn't throw himself on the floor demanding someone buy it

remark, "This kid's sharp as a

sighed. “Kids are like mirrors-you get back what you put in. The five years Bryn

Briony stayed quiet.

was his mother, after all. Briony was just an outsider; it

eighth day, the three adults took Irwin and flew back

touched down at Northborough Airport, it was already

arrivals gate, Briony