Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Garry's brow furrowed deeply.

Irwin's sobs only grew louder.

Yet as Garry watched him, he couldn't help but see Randolph's bright, handsome face flash across his mind.

[Garry, I've got great news-I'm going to be a father!]

[What's with that look? Jealous you're not becoming a dad young like me? Hey, once this mission's over, I'm going to propose to Rosita the moment I get back!]

[Come on, Garry, wipe that scowl off your face, will you? Don't say your old pal's not generous-when the baby's born, how about you be the godfather?]

Garry closed his eyes, forcing down the emotions that surged in his chest.

He sat down on the edge of the bed and gently patted Irwin's chest with his large hand. "It's alright now. I'm here."

Gradually, Irwin's crying quieted.

That night, Garry stayed by Irwin's side.

When dawn broke, Irwin woke up parched.

He opened his eyes in surprise to see Garry slumped over at his bedside.

Sensing movement, Garry frowned and rubbed his eyes, then met Irwin's gaze.

Their eyes locked for a moment.

a little, nervous. "Uncle... Uncle

five men at once and didn't shed a single tear. You cried

"...Uncle Garry, were you

"You mean Stewart?"

Irwin nodded.

isn't your father. From now on, your last name

at

managed to rein in his impatience. "Your real father was Randolph. He was a true

father's closest friend. From now on, I'll treat you as my

Irwin's heart clenched.

him-his father wasn't really that hero. But that was a

that only by keeping this secret would someone want

up at Garry, he

I'll be strong and

my

then turned and

day on, Garry's

y on, Garry's attitude

softened. Hed

the boy and dedicated nanny to look

gradually adapted to life in

took little Mario back, the boy called or video-chatted with

wasn't much of a talker. Most of the chatter came from

Little Nina and Carol, Briony learned that Stewart and Lorna treated little