Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 222

Irwin's eyes sparkled with excitement. "When the time comes, I'll be Mom Bryn's only child-she'll love and take care of me forever!"

...

Lauren parked the car at the base of the office building.

Once they got out, she took Irwin's hand and led him inside.

Irwin had visited here often before; he knew the place like the back of his hand. With practiced confidence, he guided Lauren straight to Briony's studio.

The moment they stepped in, Hannah greeted them at the door.

At the sight of Irwin, Hannah's brows knit together.

Briony had already warned her: if Irwin showed up again—no matter who brought him or what excuse was given-he was not to be let in.

Hannah didn't recognize Lauren, so she put on a polite but firm smile. "Excuse me, ma'am, may I ask who you are? Is there something I can help you with?"

Lauren answered with calm warmth. "I'm Irwin's grandmother. His parents are busy today, so I brought him along. We'll leave right after we discuss the cooperation I mentioned."

Cooperation?

Hannah gave Lauren a quick once-over.

Her elegant outfit and composed manner certainly gave off an air of wealth.

"I'm sorry, but our boss doesn't take walk-ins. You'll need an appointment. I'm afraid you'll have to come another day."

"I'm here on someone's recommendation-Mr. Lewis of Northborough. I'm sure you know the name?"

Mr. Lewis had powerful connections; everyone in the city whispered about it.

knew better than to offend

them coffee, and quickly

Irwin's eye and gave him a

door open and headed straight for the break room. Inside, Irwin crouched by the bed and pulled a small box from his pocket. He opened it to reveal a deep gray stone, its surface gleaming coldly. Just as Lauren had taught him, he slid

"Woof! Woof!"

the golden retriever puppy locked

and poked her head out of the restoration room,

today."

got some important clients coming, and one of them is afraid of dogs. You'll have to

Woof!" Lucky stared at Hannah, barking more urgently, as if

out what

from the restoration room, frowning. "What's wrong with

He's acting really anxious all of

knelt beside him,

in frantic circles,

studied him, growing more concerned. "Do you

then let out

almost sounds like

reply, when

out from

the sound, both

Irwin called, clutching

let his mom

saw him leave her office. "What

to pee..." Irwin blinked innocently. "Mom, I just needed to use the bathroom. You're not mad,

her gaze cool. "Who brought

lowered his head, too anxious to

"Irwin."

the hallway,

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