Chapter 177

He called Irwin again.

This time, Irwin picked up in front of Briony.

On the other end, Stewart explained that he needed to stay in Northborough for a couple of days. He asked Briony to take Irwin around Cloudcrest City for now- he'd already arranged all their activities in advance.

Briony replied simply, “We agreed on one week. Whether you show up or not isn't my concern, but when the time's up, I'm heading back. And just so we're clear, you're the one breaking the promise, not me. I've done my part.”

Stewart just said, "Alright."

After that day, Stewart didn't call again—and of course, he didn't show up either.

Briony was left in peace. She teamed up with Stella and James, and the three of them enjoyed a carefree week exploring Cloudcrest City with Irwin in tow.

if "all-expenses-paid trips with

with their little vacation. The only one who felt hard done by was

he tried to call his father, but

seventh day, Stewart

with Stewart and Rosita both absent, there

with his fussing,

stopped being picky at meals, stopped whining that he couldn't walk any further, and when he saw something he wanted, he didn't throw himself on the floor demanding someone buy

and better each day, James couldn't help but remark, "This kid's sharp as a tack. If I

put in. The five years Bryn spent

Briony stayed quiet.

lot since reuniting with Rosita-but she was his mother, after all. Briony was just an outsider; it wasn't her place

eighth day, the three adults took Irwin and flew back to Northborough

plane touched down at Northborough Airport,

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