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."

cream- since he was born with asthma and a sensitive stomach.

but Stewart spoke up

was so certain, as if it weren't even up

lashes fluttered. She pressed

her face. "Mom, you're really

"Of course I'm not

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

for a

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

to rest, while

an hour later, she

to the kids' room was slightly ajar, and she

bought me that ice cream,

froze on the

Irwin's voice continued:

soup right now! Your health isn't great, so I won't visit you for a few days-I don't want to give you my cold... But don't worry, Mom

door, Briony's grip tightened on

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