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.

and James were in high spirits, joking that if "all-expenses-paid trips with the kid" happened more often, they certainly

were thoroughly pleased with their little vacation. The only one who felt hard done by

he tried to call his father, but

day, Stewart still hadn't

and Rosita both absent, there was no one around to indulge

of getting nowhere with his fussing, Irwin finally

being picky at meals, stopped whining that he couldn't walk any further, and when he

sharp as a tack. If I raised him, he'd turn out to be

five years Bryn spent raising Irwin, honestly, I thought

Briony stayed quiet.

reuniting with Rosita-but she was his mother,

three adults took Irwin and flew back to

plane touched down at Northborough Airport, it was

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