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

too soft. Your father once took on five men at once and didn't

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

"You mean Stewart?"

Irwin nodded.

isn't your father. From now on, your

stared at

his impatience. "Your real father

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

Irwin's heart clenched.

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

keeping this secret would

at Garry, he answered

be strong and

let my

snorted, then turned and

day on, Garry's

y on, Garry's attitude

softened. Hed

the boy and dedicated nanny to look after

gradually adapted

boy

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

Briony learned that Stewart and Lorna treated little Mario

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