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."

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

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

certain, as if it

lashes fluttered. She pressed

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

gently. "Of course

today?" Irwin's eyes reddened, his voice thick

hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

seeing the doctor, they learned Irwin's throat was inflamed. The doctor prescribed some

Irwin upstairs to rest, while Briony headed to the kitchen to make

she brought the

kids' room was slightly ajar, and she heard

be fine after I take my medicine... It's not your fault, okay? If you hadn't bought me that ice cream,

froze

Irwin's voice continued:

so I won't visit you for a few days-I don't want to give you my cold... But don't worry, Mom

outside the door, Briony's grip tightened on the