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.

in high spirits, joking that if "all-expenses-paid trips

their little vacation. The only

call his father, but

seventh day,

and Rosita both absent, there was

two days of getting nowhere with his fussing, Irwin

walk any further, and when he saw something he wanted, he didn't throw himself on the floor demanding someone buy it

day, James couldn't help but remark, "This kid's sharp as a tack. If I raised him, he'd turn out to be a real

put in. The five years Bryn spent raising Irwin, honestly, I thought he was adorable back then. Now? Well, let's not go

Briony stayed quiet.

his mother, after all. Briony

the eighth day, the three adults took Irwin and

at Northborough Airport,

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