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?

Briony? Hadn't she told Jeannie she was

to

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

really did come back, would there be any place left for Irwin in this family? Even if Stewart always favored Irwin, what would happen if Briony got pregnant

She couldn't let

She needed a plan.

mind raced, and then, suddenly, an idea came to

school, Jeannie took a

talk about Irwin. Rosita told her to come

lead role in her new series. The company's CEO said her injured hand would delay filming, so

ordeal

stung, but if it meant she didn't have to keep pretending to love those classical

overnight, so for now, she

starring role in a big-budget adaptation.

arrived, Daisy welcomed her