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 turned

small face etched with

felt much better now that the nausea had passed, though she was

his dark

a brief flicker of guilt before she

pressed her lips together and answered,

showed concern for her, so Briony didn't believe for a second that he was genuinely

more

father before, after all. Considering how much he doted on Rosita

decided not to risk saying something wrong. Instead, she ignored him

Irwin's cheek. "I'm alright, sweetheart. I just ate something bad the

raised an eyebrow, but didn't press the issue any

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

heart swelled with emotion. Maybe she'd been worrying over

she'd cherished for five years, was still the

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

present for the holidays. So you have to remember to eat on time and listen to the doctor, okay? That's how you'll get

anxious eyes. "A

days, give

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