Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 11

What important business could Stewart possibly have with her? It could only be about the divorce.

But how could she talk about any of this with Irwin?

These were matters between adults; an innocent child like him shouldn't be dragged into it.

"Mom, come home with me, please!" Irwin tugged at Briony's hand, pleading in that sweet, coaxing way only a little boy could. "Please? I haven't seen Dad in days I really miss him!"

Briony sighed, resigned. "Alright. I'll take you home first."

"Yes!" Irwin cheered, eyes sparkling. "You're the best, Mom!"

Briony ruffled his hair, her gaze lingering on his bright, cherubic face. She let out a silent sigh.

After five years of marriage, it seemed Irwin's affection and dependence were the only things left that felt genuine.

Everything else was just empty promises and wishful thinking.

Half an hour later, Briony and Irwin arrived at Southcreek Manor.

Stewart wasn't home yet. Irwin managed to wait about ten minutes before his patience ran out.

can you call Dad and ask

would be home soon-she'd planned to head straight to

phone rang and

Each time, no

to reassure Irwin, "Your

his little brow furrowing

crying, and Dad was too busy comforting her to answer the phone? The thought made Irwin's anxiety bubble over. He even started to regret hugging Briony earlier; maybe

and when he looked at Briony, there

distracted, busy texting her best friend

for tomorrow?] Best Friend: [I'm on the morning shift tomorrow. Just come straight

[I'm guessing you still haven't taken the

purse and replied: [I'll

back a meme of an angry cartoon character

her bag, and stood up. "Irwin, I'm going to the bathroom

Irwin didn't answer.

didn't think much of it. She headed

grabbed the smartwatch Rosita had

rang a few times before someone

"Irwin?"