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

silently by, his gaze

Irwin had settled, Briony handed

for you, sweetheart. It's both an apology and your

Irwin's face lit up

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

figured I'd give it

okay." Irwin was already too focused on the

remind Briony,

at Stewart. "I'm going to the

you," Stewart said. "I've got nothing else going

quickly, not wanting to

Irwin's head, "why don't we

off the bed, put on his shoes, and ran over

Briony: "..

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shot Stewart a look of irritation, her displeasure clear in

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