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.

little, nervous. "Uncle... Uncle

Your father once took on five men at once and didn't shed a single tear.

hesitated. "...Uncle Garry, were you

"You mean Stewart?"

Irwin nodded.

gaze hardened. "Listen carefully. Stewart isn't your father. From now on, your last name is

stared at

in his impatience. "Your real father was Randolph. He was a true hero. As his son, you need to be strong and

I'll treat you as my own

Irwin's heart clenched.

wasn't really that hero. But

that only by keeping this

Garry, he answered "Yes, Godfather,

I'll be strong

let my

turned and

that day

y on, Garry's attitude

softened. Hed

and dedicated nanny to look

stopped crying and gradually adapted to life

the boy called or

chatter came from Little Nina, who

Nina and Carol, Briony learned that Stewart and Lorna