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."

he was born with asthma and a sensitive stomach. The doctor had been clear: absolutely no sweets or

Stewart spoke up first. "Your mom isn't

certain, as if it weren't even up for

She pressed

looked at Briony, searching her face. "Mom,

gently. "Of course I'm not angry,

eyes reddened, his voice thick with hurt. "I

hesitated for a moment, then

learned Irwin's throat was inflamed. The doctor prescribed some medicine and

Irwin upstairs to rest, while Briony

an hour later, she

ajar, and she

me that ice cream, I

hand froze on the

Irwin's voice continued:

I won't visit you for a few days-I don't want to give you

the door, Briony's grip tightened