Chapter 12

The sound of a car drifted in from the driveway.

Stewart was home.

Briony gripped the pregnancy test in her hand as she opened the bathroom door.

Downstairs, Irwin's excited voice rang out.

"Daddy!"

Briony made her way down the stairs, step by deliberate step.

Irwin stood on the couch, arms stretched wide toward Stewart. "Daddy, pick me up!"

Stewart bent down and scooped Irwin into his arms.

Briony noticed at once that Stewart had changed his clothes.

Then she remembered the three unanswered calls earlier...

The cruel truth was impossible to ignore.

on the last step, her knuckles white around the pregnancy

looked over at Briony. "Mommy, Daddy's taking me out

glanced at Irwin, then let her gaze settle on

today. His deep-set eyes betrayed nothing,

at her, his expression as distant as

said, his voice low and pleasant— but every word edged with detachment. "I'll be staying in Northborough for a while.

was shutting

listened, a faint, bitter smile curving her lips,

It felt ironic.

the bathroom, she'd been

grew anxious as Briony said

at the café earlier; he'd only asked if she wanted to come because he was sure she'd say

agreed? Then what

go find

Irwin called, his voice small and

meeting

son's eyes. She just answered softly,

deep down, Stewart was probably taking Irwin to see Rosita.

a sigh

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