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.

call Dad and

Stewart would be home soon-she'd planned to

she called, the phone rang and rang with no

time, no one picked

only sigh and tried to reassure Irwin, "Your dad's probably

his little brow furrowing in

too busy comforting her to answer the phone? The thought made Irwin's anxiety bubble over. He even started to regret

worked up he became, and when he looked at Briony, there was a

Briony was distracted, busy texting her best

Can we reschedule the checkup for tomorrow?] Best Friend: [I'm on the morning shift tomorrow. Just

guessing you still haven't taken the test,

her purse and replied: [I'll do

back a meme of an angry cartoon character wielding

sheepish "my bad" emoji, grabbed her bag, and

Irwin didn't answer.

he was sulking over Stewart, Briony didn't think much

room, grabbed the smartwatch Rosita had bought him from under his pillow,

a few times before someone

"Irwin?"

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