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.

were thoroughly pleased with their little vacation. The only one who felt

to call his

seventh day,

and Rosita

of getting nowhere with his fussing, Irwin finally settled

walk any further, and when he saw something he wanted, he didn't throw himself on

a tack. If I raised him, he'd turn out to be a real upstanding young man, just you

years Bryn spent raising Irwin, honestly, I thought he

Briony stayed quiet.

she was his mother, after all. Briony

the three adults took Irwin and

down at Northborough Airport, it was already past

Briony spotted Stewart and