Chapter 136

When Stewart arrived at Lunar Heights Estate, he found Rosita standing on the very edge of the rooftop. She wore a flowing white dress, her long hair whipping around her shoulders in the icy wind.

"Stewart, I'm sorry. I just... I can't do this anymore..."

Tears streamed down her face as she met his gaze, her whole body trembling

with a grief and hopelessness that cut right through him.

Maxine, nearby, was beside herself with worry-she looked as if she might drop to her knees and beg Rosita to step back from the ledge.

In the end, Stewart managed to talk Rosita down.

Her depression had been getting worse lately, so Stewart arranged for the best psychiatrist in the city to take over her care.

The doctor insisted Rosita couldn't handle the stress of returning to work, and that she needed a break-a chance to focus entirely on her recovery.

Maxine hated to let her go, but with Rosita this unwell-and Stewart absolutely firm on the matter-she had no choice but to agree.

With Rosita sick, Stewart worried that another episode might frighten Irwin. So, he decided to bring his son back to Southcreek Manor.

Briony had moved out,

cared for Irwin during his previous visits to the old estate.

Stewart returned to Southcreek Manor that evening, Irwin

in the house, the manor felt cold and empty, and Irwin stubbornly refused

as Stewart stepped inside, Sylvie hurried over with an apologetic look. "I'm so sorry, sir-I haven't been able to convince Master Irwin to go to

to hug Stewart. "Dad,

arched an eyebrow. "What, I'm not

with you. I

nothing about his mother. "It's late. You should be

to read me a bedtime

can do

upstairs. Tell me what story

mom! My mom reads to me and holds me while I fall asleep. Her voice is pretty, and she always

she was at

Stewart said, his tone firm but gentle. "That's not

his head. "But I really miss Mom..." His voice was thick,

"Your mom has her own work to take

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