Chapter 124

The car door swung open, and Briony stepped out with Irwin at her side.

Across the driveway, the driver's side of a black Mercedes popped open, and Carl hurried over to meet them.

"Ms. Kensington, I'm so sorry for all the trouble," he apologized, sounding genuinely contrite.

Carl, of course, had no idea that Stewart and Briony were secretly married.

But Briony didn't care about Carl's attitude; after handing Irwin over to him, she turned on her heel and headed inside.

James slipped out of the car and jogged a few steps to catch up with her.

Meanwhile, Carl took Irwin by the hand and led him toward the Mercedes. As he glanced back over his shoulder, Irwin caught a glimpse of James and Briony side by side, disappearing into the elevator together.

Irwin frowned, a shadow of resentment flickering in his wide, expressive eyes.

Lunar Heights Estate.

The black Mercedes rolled to a stop in the driveway. Carl got out, circled around to the back, and unbuckled Irwin, lifting him gently out of the car.

Hearing the engine, Rosita hurried out to greet them.

Irwin, still in Carl's arms, spotted Rosita and gave a dismissive little huff, turning away to bury his face in Carl's shoulder. He made it clear he didn't want anything to do with her.

Rosita paused, a little taken aback, but quickly moved closer and ruffled Irwin's hair. "Are you upset, sweetheart?"

Irwin didn't answer.

could

"Of course."

Irwin into the

still sulking, grumbled that he just wanted to

at Rosita for

tantrum. Would you mind taking him up

did as he

Irwin onto his small bed,

closed the door behind him, then sat on the edge of

his head, curling up into

I made a mistake. Won't you come out?" Rosita gently tugged

scowled beneath the covers,

but you left me behind and just walked away!" he shouted from under the blanket. "Mr. Delaney saw you leave me,

tears. "I'm so sorry, sweetheart. I was just trying

That made Irwin pause.

Help him?

pushed the blanket aside and

gaze, tears slipping down her

her voice soft and raw. "If I'd stayed, your Mom Bryn would've kept her distance because of me. She doesn't like me, and I couldn't stand to see you so sad. So I left, because I knew she wouldn't ignore you- you're just

stared at her,

Mom left for

his chest as he watched Rosita quietly

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