Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 7

Rosita let go of Irwin and walked over to the sofa, her arms full of gifts.

"These are all from me, sweetheart. Take a look-see if there's anything you like?"

Irwin's eyes sparkled. "It's Iron Man!"

"Do you like it?" Rosita ruffled his hair, her voice warm. "This is a limited edition, you know. I had to ask several friends for help before I finally managed to get it."

"Thank you, Mom!" Irwin's clear, bright voice echoed through the house. "You're the best!"

Rosita finally burst into a smile through her tears. "Honey, you finally called me Mom."

"Dad just talked to me," Irwin said, carefully setting Iron Man aside. He grabbed a tissue and dabbed at Rosita's tears, his small hands gentle. "He told me you went through a lot to bring me into the world. I'm sorry I was mean to you this morning. I won't ever treat you like that again.”

At his words, Rosita's tears flowed even harder. She looked more fragile and moved than ever.

"No, sweetheart, you didn't do anything wrong-it was me. I promise I'll do my very best to be a good mom from now on."

at all!" Irwin threw his arms around her. "Dad said you always loved me, and I'll love you just

at Stewart, her eyes brimming. "Thank you,

the least I can do. Don't cry,

pretty-if you cry, you'll get all puffy and

the handkerchief and wiped her tears, finally managing a smile. "Alright, I won't

The room was filled with warmth and sweetness. Irwin happily sat on the sofa, surrounded by gifts, playing with his new treasures. Rosita watched

in an armchair, head lowered as he dealt with work emails on

glanced his way, hesitating before speaking softly. "What are you going

Stewart looked up, his

of Irwin all these years.

fault," Stewart replied in a low voice.

his mountain of toys, his words sweet as honey. "You're the one who gave birth to me. Of course

grinning. "Just don't say that in front

at me!" Irwin said,

phone

"I need to head back to the

worry about us-Irwin will keep me company." Rosita paused. "Will you be back for