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 you think," Briony shot

I have separated. If you miss me, you can call me. If I'm not busy with work, you can come see

daze, struggling to process

his mom and

do something wrong?" he asked in a

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

why are you leaving Dad? Why don't you want to be

he heard

into for the past five years, her emotions tangled 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 control her. She didn't want to wonder

spoke softly. "Irwin, whether or not I have someone new in my life, it doesn't change the

new boyfriend! You don't want this family! You don't want ME! You're going to have a new child with him,

imagined Irwin would say that to

who told you these

room. He grabbed his toys and hurled them to

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

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