Chapter 52

"No way!" Irwin blurted out, "Mom, you're my favorite!"

Rosita's eyes crinkled with laughter. "Well, you're my favorite too, Irwin. You'll always be my one and only darling son. Don't ever forget that you're the only one for me."

Irwin basked in her affection, grinning from ear to ear. "You're so beautiful, Mom, and you're famous too! I'm so proud to be your son, you know?"

But then his smile faded. Thinking of Briony, he frowned and complained, "Mom Bryn is nothing like you! She's always away on those dumb repair jobs, traveling all the time. Doesn't even make much money or spend time with me. No wonder Grandma never liked her!"

Rosita gently stroked Irwin's round head, her lovely features softened by that ever-present, tender smile.

At the intersection, the car rolled to a slow stop.

Their sleek black SUV ended up right beside a white Range Rover.

Through the window, Rosita caught a glimpse of Briony.

on driving and didn't notice anyone watching her

Range Rover drove straight ahead,

minutes later, the Range Rover pulled into the underground garage of

stopped by the

to the window, watching helplessly as the white Range Rover disappeared down the

eyes as he shouted, "She's

Rosita's eyes, but her expression remained as gentle as

Bryn didn't mean to let

lost control, yelling, "I just know that ever since she divorced Dad, she doesn't want me anymore! And

I'm not really sure." Rosita sighed, feigning helplessness, and pulled Irwin into her embrace. "But Irwin, even if

felt different now, and the secure feeling he'd had about family for the

only loved you, but once you came back,

had been gently rubbing Irwin's back, paused for a moment.

mean Dad changed. He only cares about you now! I was happy when he was nice to Mom Bryn, but now even Mom Bryn seems different. She used to care about me and Dad, but now... she hardly talks

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