Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 15

But Irwin didn't dare tell the truth. If Briony found out he'd eaten an entire tub of ice cream, she'd definitely end up blaming his mom!

His mother was so gentle, so loving-how could he let Briony scold her?

Afraid Briony might press him for answers, Irwin reached his arms up and said, "Mom, will you hold me?"

Briony instinctively moved to pick him up, but then paused, remembering she was pregnant now.

She ruffled Irwin's hair. "I'm not feeling so well today. How about Daddy holds you instead?"

Irwin's lips puckered in a pout. This was the first time Briony had ever refused to hold him.

Even when she was sick before, she would always scoop him into her arms. Did this mean Briony was upset with him?

Irwin watched Briony closely, his eyes full of worry. When he saw how pale she looked, a wave of anxiety washed over him.

"Mom, are you mad at me?" Irwin's voice was small and pleading. "I'm sorry. shouldn't have snuck the ice cream. I promise I'll never eat ice cream again."

from eating sweets-especially ice cream- since he was born with asthma and a

to explain, but Stewart spoke

tone was so certain, as if it

She pressed her lips together

her face. "Mom, you're really not

course I'm not angry,

eyes reddened, his voice thick with hurt. "I don't feel good.

a

doctor, they learned Irwin's throat was inflamed. The doctor prescribed some medicine and recommended a light diet, plenty of water, and

Stewart carried Irwin upstairs to rest, while Briony headed to the

hour later, she brought the

the kids' room was slightly ajar, and she heard Irwin's little voice drift

If you hadn't bought me that ice cream, I wouldn't have known how delicious it was! And those cookies

hand froze on

Irwin's voice continued:

right now! Your health isn't great, so I won't visit you for a few days-I don't

outside the door, Briony's