Chapter 96

"Briony, you're not thinking clearly right now, so I'm not going to argue with you."

With a sigh that betrayed his helplessness, Stewart set the bowl of hot cereal on the table and beckoned to Irwin. "Irwin, come here, buddy."

Irwin glanced nervously at Briony before shuffling over to Stewart's side.

Clinging to Stewart's hand, Irwin asked in a hesitant whisper, "Dad, is Mom really angry? Did you two have a fight?"

"We didn't have a fight." Stewart ruffled his son's hair, offering a gentle smile. "Why don't you go upstairs and play for a while, okay?"

Irwin didn't want to leave-not really. He could tell something was wrong. The whole room felt heavy, and Briony had barely looked at him. She'd never been this cold before.

A knot of frustration tightened in his chest. He wanted to protest, but Briony seemed so harsh right now, it scared him.

With a pout, he nodded, trying not to let his disappointment show. "Okay. But Dad, please talk to Mom nicely. Don't fight, okay?"

Stewart managed a reassuring smile. "I promise."

throwing anxious glances over

moment he reached his room on the second floor, he grabbed his smartwatch

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tone in his voice made Briony scoff. "Save it. I'm not interested in anything you made. All I want is to get out

the anger burning in her eyes, the way she bristled at even the smallest hint of

Cedric Clarke. He's reached out to Stella. For tonight, please just stay. Tomorrow morning, I'll drive

Briony shot back. "Stewart, you have no right to

was so worried about you.

and Rosita's

voice rose sharply, her chest heaving. "I've raised your child for five years. I've done more than enough! Don't forget, we're in the middle of a divorce. I owe

expression darkened with every

no matter how upset you are, you can't say things like that. If Irwin heard you, it would devastate him.

"Then what if I made

said sternly. "Rosita is Irwin's

Briony's voice turned icy. "So do me a favor-tell Irwin his only mother is Rosita. From now on, don't let him

tightened. He fixed her with a hard stare. "You're saying you want to cut him out

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