Chapter 58

"Irwin, there's something I need to make clear to you," Briony said.

Irwin stiffened. He was just a child, but for some reason, an uneasy feeling crept over him.

Across the table, Stewart seemed to sense what was coming, too. He set down his fork and knife, his gaze settling darkly on Briony.

Irwin blinked innocently. "What is it, Mom? What do you need to say?"

Briony looked at him, her voice steady and serious. "Irwin, your father and I are divorced."

She held his eyes. "We're not a family anymore. This isn't my home now, so I won't be coming back here again."

"Briony." Stewart's tone was edged with anger. "Don't forget what you promised me."

"I've changed my mind," Briony replied, her eyes never leaving his. "Don't worry. I'll pay back the ten million."

Stewart stared at her, frowning as if she'd said something completely absurd, his face growing darker.

you really think I care about the

I don't care what

Irwin again. "Listen to me, Irwin. Your father and I have separated. If you miss me, you can

there in a daze, struggling to process what

mom and

I do something wrong?" he asked

gently. "No, sweetheart. This isn't your fault. It's a decision your father and

you want to be here with us? Is it because of

he

and heavy. She hated hurting him like this, but if she didn't make things clear today, Stewart would keep using Irwin as a way to

Briony spoke softly. "Irwin, whether or not I have someone new in my

of your new boyfriend! You don't want this family! You don't want ME! You're going to have a new

She never imagined

told you

living room. He grabbed his toys and hurled them to

man myself! You lied and said you were on a business trip just so you could be with

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