Chapter 213

Lunar Heights Estate

Rosita stepped in from outside.

Irwin was curled up on the sofa, flipping through a picture book. At the sound of footsteps, he looked up and, spotting Rosita, immediately tossed the book aside.

"Mom!" he called out.

He dashed over and threw his arms around her waist, tilting his chin up to meet her gaze. "Where did you go, Mom?"

Rosita ruffled his hair. "I just had some errands to run. How are you feeling today?"

"My throat doesn't hurt anymore," Irwin answered, lips pursed in a slight pout. "Mom, I want some candy, but Nana said I can't have any."

"It's not just Nana saying no—it's because you can't have sweets right now."

She took his hand and led him back to the sofa, settling beside him. "Think about it, sweetie. When you lived with Mom Bryn, did she ever let you eat snacks?"

did, but if I was really good, she'd sometimes give me a treat. Usually

give you other snacks

but only

bought snacks, she'd bake all sorts of yummy breads and cookies herself.

shadow passed

he mentioned her, it was a never-ending

a glorified babysitter-how had she managed to win Irwin's affection so

think Mom Bryn is

please don't be upset. I don't think that—I just... Mom Bryn's food is

would I be angry?" Rosita smiled, her voice gentle. "I just want you to understand: Mom Bryn didn't give you store-bought snacks because she was trying to protect your tummy. But because

about it. It sort of made

never let me have sweets before, that's why

like that," Rosita replied, patting his

blame Mom Bryn. After all, you're not her biological child, and looking after you was a big responsibility

your dad to

listened, wide-eyed and

Was that really true?

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