Briony rested her hand on her belly, a gentle warmth blossoming in her heart.

She didn't hope for her child to be especially gifted-just healthy and safe. That would be enough.

...

Stewart drove himself back to Southcreek Manor. After picking up Irwin, he

headed straight for Lunar Heights Estate.

Inside the car, Irwin sat in the backseat and asked, "Dad, we're just having dinner with Mom Rosita, right?"

"That's right," Stewart replied.

"So I don't have to sleep over there tonight, do I?"

At this, Stewart glanced up, catching Irwin's eyes in the rearview mirror. "That's up to you. If you want to stay the night, you can."

"I don't want to!" Irwin pouted. "Mom Rosita doesn't know how to cook, and she never reads me bedtime stories. Plus, I always have nightmares when I sleep there."

"Alright," Stewart said, "I'll bring you back to Southcreek Manor after dinner." Irwin's face instantly lit up. "Thank you, Dad! You're the best!"

tugged at

the sleek black Maybach pulled into the driveway at

Rosita hurried

"Irwin!"

just stepped out when he heard her call. His small frame

last time Rosita had lost

Irwin whispered, edging behind Stewart and clutching the

scooped Irwin up

paused, momentarily

from her, her eyes filled with hurt. "Irwin, sweetheart, it's

his

only deepened the bitterness

Tears slipped down Rosita's cheeks, her slender frame trembling,

when you had your episode, it

Rosita froze.

time... Was that when she'd lost control at dinner, just because Irwin had complimented

but a flicker of defiance and frustration flashed in her

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