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.

thoroughly pleased with their little vacation. The only

day, he tried to call

seventh day,

a few tantrums in the meantime, but with Stewart and Rosita

two days of getting nowhere with his fussing, Irwin finally

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

but remark, "This kid's sharp as a tack. If I raised him, he'd turn out to

you put in. The five years Bryn

Briony stayed quiet.

since reuniting with Rosita-but she was his mother, after all. Briony

took Irwin and

time the plane touched down at Northborough Airport, it was

Briony spotted

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