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.

really think I care

I don't care what

separated. If you miss me, you can call me. If I'm not busy with work, you can come see me. But I won't be coming

a daze, struggling

could tell that both his mom

did I do something wrong?" he

hair gently. "No, sweetheart. This isn't your fault.

Dad? Why don't you want to be here with us? Is it

frowned. Where had he heard

if she didn't make things clear today, Stewart would keep using Irwin as a way to

not I have someone new in my life, it

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

stunned. She never imagined Irwin would say

told

room. He grabbed his toys and hurled them to the

lied and said you were on a business trip just so you could be

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