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 at Stewart's

sleek black Maybach pulled into

Rosita hurried out

"Irwin!"

he heard her call.

but remember the last time Rosita had lost her

want Dad," Irwin whispered, edging behind Stewart and clutching the back of his suit

hesitation, Stewart scooped Irwin up into his

paused, momentarily taken

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

to Stewart, burying his face in his father's shoulder, refusing

deepened the

slipped down Rosita's cheeks, her slender frame trembling, as if she might collapse

you had your episode, it

Rosita froze.

had complimented

but a flicker of defiance

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