Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 221

Stewart had an important case to handle that day, and Carl had to tag along.

With no one else available to watch Irwin, Stewart had no choice but to drop his son off at the Wentworth family estate.

Irwin wasn't thrilled about going back to the mansion-he'd never liked it much- but he knew his father was busy, so he behaved and stayed put.

Mrs. Wentworth, Fiona Clarke, was a formidable woman: sharp-tongued, commanding, and not one to be trifled with. Yet, when it came to Irwin, her only grandson, she genuinely doted on him.

Still, Irwin never really warmed up to her. Over time, Fiona grew tired of pouring her affection into a child who never quite reciprocated.

Just then, Helga called to invite her for a game of bridge. Fiona instructed the housekeeper to keep an eye on Irwin, grabbed her purse, and headed out.

When she arrived, she was surprised to see Lauren there as well.

Fiona hadn't always been fond of Lauren. In the social circles of old money, Lauren, who had married into the Lockwood family as a divorcée with a daughter in tow, was never truly embraced by the other society wives.

But ever since Fiona discovered that Rosita—Lauren's daughter-was Irwin's biological mother, her attitude toward Lauren had softened considerably.

After all, they were about to become family. Appearances had to be kept up.

At the bridge table, Helga grinned. "Well, Mrs. Wentworth and Mrs. Lockwood, it seems you'll be in-laws soon. I'll have to watch my game when I play cards with you two in the future!"

Lauren's smile was graceful and warm. "Oh, Helga, you're joking. You're such a master at cards—even if Mrs. Wentworth and I teamed up, we wouldn't stand a chance!"

Helga's husband had deep connections in local politics, so she was always held in high regard among the society ladies.

Fiona glanced at Lauren, expression unreadable. "I'll have to leave after this round. My grandson's staying with me today."

you mind if I stopped by

mother's side. Come whenever you like,"

Lauren beamed. "Thank you!"

returned her

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Wentworth Mansion.

and Lauren entered the house one after

dropped his toys and ran

cried, hugging her tightly. "Are you here to

ruffled his hair. "Would you

nodded eagerly. "Remember that children's FunRealm Park you took me to

your dad's side of the family. Maybe you should spend more time with

left out; her own grandson was clearly closer to his maternal grandmother. But hearing Lauren say this, her mood

had been planning to visit the church that afternoon anyway. She waved a dismissive hand. "If Irwin wants to go, take him. I'll be out most of the day

smiled. “That's perfect. I'll take him out for a bit and

tonight. Just touch base with Stewart and see what he wants

Lauren agreed with

***

leaving the Wentworth estate, Lauren drove toward the

up, "Grandma,

mirror. "Irwin, would you like to

eyes lit up. "I'd love

smiled. "How about I take you

his seat. "Are we

before pausing. "But before we go, there's something I need to talk

head, curious. "What