Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 221

Stewart had an important case to handle that day, and Carl had to tag along.

With no one else available to watch Irwin, Stewart had no choice but to drop his son off at the Wentworth family estate.

Irwin wasn't thrilled about going back to the mansion-he'd never liked it much- but he knew his father was busy, so he behaved and stayed put.

Mrs. Wentworth, Fiona Clarke, was a formidable woman: sharp-tongued, commanding, and not one to be trifled with. Yet, when it came to Irwin, her only grandson, she genuinely doted on him.

Still, Irwin never really warmed up to her. Over time, Fiona grew tired of pouring her affection into a child who never quite reciprocated.

Just then, Helga called to invite her for a game of bridge. Fiona instructed the housekeeper to keep an eye on Irwin, grabbed her purse, and headed out.

When she arrived, she was surprised to see Lauren there as well.

Fiona hadn't always been fond of Lauren. In the social circles of old money, Lauren, who had married into the Lockwood family as a divorcée with a daughter in tow, was never truly embraced by the other society wives.

But ever since Fiona discovered that Rosita—Lauren's daughter-was Irwin's biological mother, her attitude toward Lauren had softened considerably.

After all, they were about to become family. Appearances had to be kept up.

At the bridge table, Helga grinned. "Well, Mrs. Wentworth and Mrs. Lockwood, it seems you'll be in-laws soon. I'll have to watch my game when I play cards with you two in the future!"

Lauren's smile was graceful and warm. "Oh, Helga, you're joking. You're such a master at cards—even if Mrs. Wentworth and I teamed up, we wouldn't stand a chance!"

Helga's husband had deep connections in local politics, so she was always held in high regard among the society ladies.

Fiona glanced at Lauren, expression unreadable. "I'll have to leave after this round. My grandson's staying with me today."

if I stopped by to see Irwin? I've been worried about his

his mother's side. Come whenever you like,"

Lauren beamed. "Thank you!"

returned her attention

***

Wentworth Mansion.

and Lauren entered the

saw Lauren, he dropped his toys and ran to her, face alight with

you here

his hair. "Would you

Irwin nodded eagerly. "Remember that children's FunRealm Park you took me to before? There's still money left on our card-we have

dad's side of the family. Maybe you should spend more time with

little left out; her own grandson was clearly closer to

that afternoon anyway. She waved a dismissive hand. "If Irwin wants

out for a bit

Just touch base with Stewart and see what he wants to

agreed with

***

leaving the Wentworth estate, Lauren drove toward

Irwin piped up, "Grandma, are we going

"Irwin,

eyes lit up. "I'd love

"How about I take you

in his seat. "Are

"But before we go, there's something I need to talk to you about

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