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.

her went numb. She

now.

mind wandered to the time the abbot at Brightspring Abbey had chosen for her mother's

mother's portrait and carefully putting it back in

calm and unwavering. "The dead deserve respect. You've come,

his tone neutral. "If you need help with anything, just tell

meeting his eyes. She lifted her arm and pointed toward the

Stewart's expression clouded over.

more. He simply stared at Briony

Briony and

gave

but disgust. She turned away, unable to stand

Stewart, but

her back to him, making no move to

his mother. He wondered if she even cared

at the center of her world now refuse

them had finally left, Briony pressed her

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