Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 196

That gentle, loving mom-she was supposed to be his.

"Grown-ups' feelings can get really complicated." Lauren gently ruffled Irwin's hair, her voice full of sympathy. "So, Irwin, do you want to see your mom Bryn?"

"I do! I really do!"

Irwin's eyes grew hot, and he swiped away his tears with his sleeve, choking out, "But Dad told me on the plane that I shouldn't bother Mom anymore. He said if I really, really want to see her, I have to ask him first, and only if he says yes, then I can go."

"How about this-what if we just... run into her by accident?"

"By accident?" Irwin's eyes went wide. "Grandma, do you have a plan?"

Lauren stroked his cheek and gave a mysterious smile. "Of course I do. I've come up with something perfect, just for you."

"Wow!" Irwin's sadness vanished in an instant. He threw his arms around Lauren, hugging her tight.

"Grandma, you're amazing! You're the best, and you're always so good to me. I love you so much!"

Lauren hugged him back, smoothing his soft hair, but behind her gentle eyes lurked a hidden malice.

...

didn't get home from work until six that

noticed the front door to the apartment across the hall was wide open, with

attention, and unlocked her

the kitchen, Gina poked her head out,

shoes at the entryway and wandered in. "Looks like the neighbors across the hall are moving

bought the

leaned against the kitchen doorway. "Have you met them

leave the stove. "I made you some chicken soup-it's in the slow

stepped into

...

next morning, after breakfast, Briony grabbed her bag and changed her shoes. "Gina,

have a good

she took a step outside, the strap of her purse

tumbled to the

She froze in surprise.

and saw Briony holding her broken bag. She frowned, "Did your bag

behind her, slipped back into her house

thought

bag, a sudden loud crash echoed from the hallway outside-followed by

on earth was