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.

awkward look. "Carl, could you please

"Of course."

Irwin into

still sulking, grumbled that he just wanted to go upstairs and

glanced at Rosita for

a tantrum. Would you

and did as he was

small bed, Carl quietly

closed the door behind him, then sat on the

pulled the covers over his head,

you come out?" Rosita gently tugged at

scowled beneath the covers, still

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

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

That made Irwin pause.

Help him?

He pushed the blanket aside and sat up, gazing at Rosita. "What do you mean, help

her cheeks. "You care about 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

at

left for

pang of guilt twisted in his chest as he watched Rosita

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