Chapter 101

"Irwin!"

Stewart strode over, his expression stern as he fixed his gaze on Irwin. "That's no way to behave. Apologize."

"I didn't say anything wrong!" Irwin protested, defiant. "Mom Rosita's already hurt, and it's not right for my mom to take out her bad mood on her!"

Stewart's face darkened immediately. "Irwin. Apologize. Now."

Irwin's lips pressed into a thin line. He was afraid of Stewart-no matter how much he wanted to argue, he dared not say another word.

But apologize? He wouldn't do it.

Rosita limped over to Irwin's side, gently cupping his cheek in her hand as she soothed him in a soft voice. "Irwin, that wasn't the right thing to say. Come on, apologize to your Mom Bryn."

Irwin stared at the floor, stubbornly silent.

Briony watched the entire exchange with cold detachment.

inside her went numb. She felt

now.

at Brightspring Abbey

retrieving her mother's portrait

the others again, her voice was calm and unwavering. "The dead deserve respect. You've

trying to keep his tone neutral.

and pointed toward the door. "Take your partner and your child, and

Stewart's expression clouded over.

said nothing more. He simply stared at Briony for a moment, then took

quickly grabbed Irwin's other hand. She glanced at Briony and said gently, "Ms. Kensington,

she gave

away, unable

by Stewart, but he kept glancing back

back to him, making no move

something had changed in his mother. He wondered if she

the center of her world now refuse to spare

of them had finally left, Briony pressed her fingers to

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