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.

back a little, nervous.

at

hesitated. "...Uncle Garry, were you close friends with

"You mean Stewart?"

Irwin nodded.

Stewart isn't your father. From now on, your last name is Vaughn. You're my son

at him,

the boy's slow reaction, but then remembered he was Randolph's son and managed to rein in his impatience. "Your real father was Randolph. He was a true hero. As his son, you need to be strong and brave-don't

my own son and give you the best life I can.

Irwin's heart clenched.

Jeannie had told him-his father wasn't really that hero. But that

keeping this secret

at Garry, he answered

be

my

turned and

that day on,

y on, Garry's attitude

softened. Hed

boy and dedicated nanny to

gradually adapted to life in

Mario back, the boy called or

of a talker. Most of the chatter came from Little Nina, who was

Carol, Briony learned that Stewart