Chapter 30

The bathroom door slammed shut, and moments later, the unmistakable sound of Briony retching echoed from within.

Whatever breakfast she'd managed that morning ended up in the toilet. Only after emptying her stomach did she finally start to feel a little better.

Even with the door closed, the intensity of her nausea was apparent. The sound carried into the hallway.

Irwin frowned and looked up at Stewart. "Dad, why is Mom throwing up so much? Is she sick?"

Stewart's eyes darkened. He reached out and gently ruffled Irwin's hair. "She's probably just been a little too busy and overtired these past few days."

Irwin's face scrunched in concern. "Does that mean Mom won't be able to visit me as much?"

"That's something you can ask her yourself," Stewart replied.

Irwin sighed, clearly dissatisfied. He muttered, "She never used to be this busy.

It's like, ever since my mom came back, she's always got so much to do..."

Just then, the bathroom door opened.

Briony emerged, looking a little pale but composed.

and Irwin

Irwin called, his small face etched with

nausea had passed, though she was left

his dark eyes

a brief flicker of

her lips together and answered, trying her

for her, so Briony didn't believe for a second that he was genuinely worried. She just hoped he wouldn't catch on to

up. The more Stewart questioned her, the

after all. Considering how much he doted on Rosita during her pregnancy, he must've learned

she decided not to risk saying something wrong.

brushing her hand gently over Irwin's cheek. "I'm alright, sweetheart. I just ate something bad the

eyebrow, but didn't press the issue any

squeezed her hand. "Even though I wish you could come

Maybe she'd

for five years, was still

Briony was already feeling guilty, knowing she wouldn't be

a business trip tomorrow," she explained softly. "But I'll bring you back a present for the holidays. So you have to remember to eat on time and listen to the

up at her with wide, anxious eyes.

ten days, give

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