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.

with their little vacation. The only one who

call

the seventh day,

tantrums in the meantime, but with Stewart and Rosita both absent, there was no one

with his fussing, Irwin finally settled

and when he saw

a tack. If I raised him,

five years Bryn spent raising Irwin, honestly, I thought he was adorable back then. Now? Well, let's not

Briony stayed quiet.

changed a lot since reuniting with Rosita-but she was his mother,

three adults took

touched down at

the arrivals gate, Briony

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