Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 55

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.

down in

by, his gaze

Briony handed him

you, sweetheart. It's both an apology and your New Year's present

you, Mom!" Irwin's face lit up as soon as he took

you always give me my New Year's gift on New Year's Eve? Why are you giving it

figured I'd give it to

Irwin was already too focused on

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

at Stewart. "I'm going to the grocery store to pick up a few things. Mind

Stewart said. "I've got nothing

it's fine," Briony replied quickly, not wanting to spend

Stewart interrupted, gently patting Irwin's head, "why don't we all go with Mom to

Irwin immediately abandoned his new toy, hopped off the bed, put on his shoes, and ran over to grab Briony's hand.

Briony: "..

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look of irritation, her displeasure

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