Chapter 56

Irwin's little body went stiff with fear, then his lower lip began to tremble and, in an instant, tears spilled down his cheeks.

"Dad, why are you being mean to me? It was Mom who lied to me... sob, sob... Mom has changed, and now you have too..."

Stewart's brow was furrowed tight, his face growing even darker.

Watching this father and son, Briony felt a headache coming on.

Irwin was sobbing so hard it was almost painful to hear. If he kept this up, his asthma was bound to flare up.

Briony's heart softened. With a sigh, she stepped forward and scooped Irwin up from the bed, holding him gently in her arms.

The moment she picked him up, Irwin clung tightly to her.

"I'm sorry, Mom, I didn't mean to yell at you... sob... I was just so scared you didn't want me anymore..."

Holding Irwin close, Briony felt a complicated mix of emotions.

She spoke to him softly, soothing him with gentle words.

Irwin calmed down in

silently by, his gaze unreadable

settled, Briony

sweetheart. It's both an apology

Mom!" Irwin's face lit up

gift on New Year's Eve? Why are you

of explaining, just said, “I figured I'd give it to you now, since I already bought

okay." Irwin was already too focused

with giddy excitement, but still remembered to remind Briony, "Mom, you promised you'd make me lots of yummy food when you got

to the grocery store to pick up a few

with you," Stewart said. "I've

Briony replied quickly, not wanting to spend any extra

gently patting Irwin's head, "why don't we

off the bed, put on his shoes, and ran over to grab Briony's hand. "Let's go,

Briony: "..

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a look of irritation, her displeasure clear

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