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."

you mind if I stopped by to see Irwin? I've

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

Lauren beamed. "Thank you!"

nodded and returned her attention

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Wentworth Mansion.

and Lauren entered the house

toys and ran to her, face alight

hugging her tightly. "Are you here

his hair. "Would you like

you took me to before? There's still money left on our

to visit your dad's side of the family. Maybe you should spend more time with your grandma while you're

was clearly closer to

to visit the church that afternoon anyway. She waved a dismissive hand. "If Irwin wants to go, take him. I'll be out most of the day

out for a bit and bring him

him back. I'll be home late tonight. Just touch base with Stewart and

agreed with a

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estate, Lauren

Irwin piped up, "Grandma, are we going to

rearview mirror. "Irwin, would you like to see

lit up. "I'd

"How about I take you to see

please!" Irwin bounced in his

said, before pausing. "But before we go, there's something I need to talk

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