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 Stewart's

sleek black Maybach pulled into the

car, Rosita hurried

"Irwin!"

when he heard her

remember the last time

clutching the back of his suit jacket

scooped Irwin up

momentarily

from her, her eyes filled with hurt. "Irwin, sweetheart,

clung to Stewart, burying his face in his

sight only deepened the

Rosita's cheeks, her slender frame

coolly, "Last time, when you had your episode, it frightened him. Now he's wary

Rosita froze.

time... Was that when she'd lost control at dinner, just because Irwin had complimented Briony? Had a single outburst made her

quietly, but a flicker of defiance and frustration flashed

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