Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

A pang of guilt stirred in Stewart's chest as he rested his hand gently on Irwin's head. "She just needs some time. After everything that happened with Rosita, she's not ready to face you yet."

Irwin wiped his tears with the back of his hand. "I know, I don't blame Mom Bryn," he said, his voice trembling. "It's okay, really. If it helps Mom Bryn come home, I don't have to stay in the new house."

"It's only temporary," Stewart replied, his voice tight as he swallowed hard. "Irwin, trust me your Mom Bryn isn't heartless. Give her a little while. She'll come around, and when she does, we'll all be together again, just like before."

Though sadness weighed heavy on Irwin, he knew that once Dad said something, he had to listen. Ms. Radcliffe always told him, don't let your father down.

He'd already lost the mother who used to love him so dearly; he couldn't risk losing his dad, too.

Irwin nodded firmly. "Don't worry, Dad. I'll behave. I promise."

...

Jeannie could hardly believe it-Stewart was actually considering sending Irwin away just to coax Briony back home?

How could that be right?

going on with Briony? Hadn't she told Jeannie she was planning

lied to her about

earn Irwin and Stewart's trust-why should she be the one to step

in this family? Even if Stewart always favored Irwin, what would happen if Briony got pregnant again

couldn't let

She needed a plan.

suddenly, an idea

off at school, Jeannie

saying she wanted to talk about Irwin. Rosita told

said her injured hand would delay filming, so the part had gone

ordeal

Mary stung, but if it meant she didn't have

wouldn't heal overnight, so for now, she was stuck recuperating at

in a big-budget adaptation. The contract was being drafted, and she'd be called to sign once it was

Jeannie arrived, Daisy welcomed her politely into the living