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.

up for Rosita, something inside her went numb. She felt

now.

time the abbot at Brightspring Abbey had chosen

mother's portrait and

her voice was calm and unwavering. "The dead deserve respect. You've come, put on your little

Stewart asked, trying to keep his

Briony replied, meeting his eyes. She lifted her arm and pointed

Stewart's expression clouded over.

he said nothing more. He simply stared at

glanced at Briony and said gently, "Ms. Kensington,

she gave Briony a polite

She turned away, unable to stand

was led out by Stewart, but he kept

her back to him, making no move to look

his mother. He wondered

the center of her world now refuse to

them had finally left, Briony pressed her fingers to her throbbing

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