Chapter 175

Stella's eyes widened in shock. "Are you saying... Irwin wants to hurt you?!"

Briony shook her head. "I'm not saying I suspect Irwin. He's just a child-how could he possibly understand these things? But I am pregnant, and I don't feel comfortable with a crystal whose origins are unclear. I just think it's safer to have it tested."

"Oh, I see!" Stella immediately tucked the bracelet back into its jewelry box. "I'lI take it to Mr. Delaney right away!"

"Thank you."

Stella handed the bracelet to James, who wasted no time contacting a friend.

His friend told him to send it over as soon as possible.

So James and Stella headed out together to find a courier service and ship off the bracelet.

Briony returned to her room, intending to lie down and rest for a while, but Irwin rolled in, dragging his little suitcase behind him.

"Mom!"

up as she glanced at his suitcase. She guessed what he wanted and frowned

to

was pregnant now, and Irwin had a habit of tossing and turning in his sleep-what if he

tonight?" she said, gently moving

want to sleep

been great lately. If you stay with me, I

promise I

you're getting older now. I don't want to have to repeat

Irwin looked crestfallen. He worried that if he kept pushing, he'd only upset

a sigh.

your suitcase to your dad's room. I'm tired and need

and wheeled his suitcase out

closed the door gently behind

for a while, then finally lay down on her

...

rolled his suitcase into

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