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 nothing but bitter disappointment, so much so that even anger

now.

the time the abbot at Brightspring Abbey

retrieving her mother's portrait and carefully putting

she faced the others again, her voice was calm and unwavering. "The

trying to keep his tone neutral.

replied, meeting his eyes. She lifted her arm and pointed toward the door. "Take your partner and your child, and

Stewart's expression clouded over.

simply stared at Briony for a moment,

glanced at Briony and said gently, "Ms. Kensington, we'll take our

gave

She turned away, unable to stand the sight

was led out by Stewart, but

making no move to

something had changed in his mother. He wondered if she even cared about him

mom who once put him at the center of her

finally left,

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