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."

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

was about to explain, but Stewart spoke up first. "Your mom isn't mad

certain, as if it weren't even up for

She pressed her lips

looked at Briony, searching her face. "Mom, you're

course I'm not angry,

will you stay with me today?" Irwin's eyes reddened, his voice thick with hurt. "I don't feel good. I want

hesitated for a

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

at Southcreek Manor, Stewart carried Irwin upstairs to rest, while Briony headed to the kitchen to make

later, she brought the finished soup

door to the kids' room was slightly ajar, and she heard Irwin's little

your fault, okay? If you hadn't bought me that ice cream, I wouldn't have known

hand froze on the

Irwin's voice continued:

great, so I won't visit

door, Briony's grip tightened