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

face etched with worry. "Are

nausea had

his dark eyes narrowed. "Upset

brief flicker of guilt

lips together and answered, trying her best to sound

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

only he hadn't brought it up. The more Stewart questioned her, the more anxious

after all. Considering how much he doted on Rosita during her pregnancy, he

couldn't guess what Stewart was thinking, but she decided not to

to the bed, brushing her hand gently over Irwin's cheek. "I'm alright, sweetheart. I just ate something bad the last couple of days. I'll

raised an eyebrow, but

plenty of rest, okay?" Irwin squeezed her hand. "Even though I wish you could come see me every day, you need to rest if you're sick.

emotion. Maybe she'd been

she'd cherished for five years, was still the same thoughtful, caring

Irwin. I'll make sure to rest up." Briony was already feeling guilty, knowing she wouldn't

to go on 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

with wide, anxious

days, give

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