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!"

smile tugged

pulled into the driveway at

Rosita hurried out of

"Irwin!"

stepped out when he heard her call. His small frame

time Rosita

Stewart and clutching the back

Irwin up into

paused, momentarily

her son so obviously hiding from her, her eyes filled with hurt.

in his father's shoulder, refusing even

sight only deepened the bitterness

slender frame trembling,

your episode, it frightened him. Now he's

Rosita froze.

Irwin had complimented Briony? Had a single

but a flicker

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