Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 67

"Whose kid is that?" James stood up, peering curiously toward the door. "This isn't

even an apartment building. Why would a kid be running around here?"

"He's here for me."

"For you?" James turned, eyes wide. "But he called you 'Mom'... Wait, you? You're married? And your kid's that old already?!"

"I'm getting divorced. And the kid isn't mine to keep."

Briony didn't feel like explaining, nor did she want to face Irwin. "Just tell him I'm not here. I'm not going out."

Before James could press any further, Briony had already turned and disappeared into the restoration room.

He blinked, a touch of mischief flickering in his eyes, then sauntered over to the front door, eager to witness the drama.

On the other side of the glass, Irwin had assumed it would be Briony coming to greet him. When he saw James instead, the smile he'd started to wear instantly vanished.

The studio's glass door was automatic, but lately, Briony and James had kept themselves locked in the restoration room for safety, so the outer door was sealed from the inside.

punched the release, and the door slid open

chin slightly raised, sizing up the stranger before

as Dad, but that's about where the similarity

wears black, usually has glasses on, looks cool but kind of

this guy... he's pale, his eyes are really striking—almost star-like—and he looks younger than Dad

the

a divorce

to speak. When the silence dragged on, he frowned impatiently. "Alright, kid, who

Irwin shot back, voice loud and clear. "Her name's Briony!" James raised an eyebrow, unbothered. "She's not

kid doesn't mean you can fool me! Whenever my mom

down and gave Irwin's cheek a gentle pinch. "Is your dad

all!" Irwin shoved James' hand away. "Dad's great to her! He's

James was amused.

kid his age, he sure had a sharp

though Briony hadn't said much, her attitude told James all he needed to know she

good look at Irwin, searching for any

sons supposed to look

one must've inherited his dad's genes

back, kid." James straightened up, ruffling Irwin's hair in a