Chapter 222

Irwin's eyes sparkled with excitement. "When the time comes, I'll be Mom Bryn's only child-she'll love and take care of me forever!"

...

Lauren parked the car at the base of the office building.

Once they got out, she took Irwin's hand and led him inside.

Irwin had visited here often before; he knew the place like the back of his hand. With practiced confidence, he guided Lauren straight to Briony's studio.

The moment they stepped in, Hannah greeted them at the door.

At the sight of Irwin, Hannah's brows knit together.

Briony had already warned her: if Irwin showed up again—no matter who brought him or what excuse was given-he was not to be let in.

Hannah didn't recognize Lauren, so she put on a polite but firm smile. "Excuse me, ma'am, may I ask who you are? Is there something I can help you with?"

Lauren answered with calm warmth. "I'm Irwin's grandmother. His parents are busy today, so I brought him along. We'll leave right after we discuss the cooperation I mentioned."

Cooperation?

Hannah gave Lauren a quick once-over.

Her elegant outfit and composed manner certainly gave off an air of wealth.

"I'm sorry, but our boss doesn't take walk-ins. You'll need an appointment. I'm afraid you'll have to come another day."

"I'm here on someone's recommendation-Mr. Lewis of Northborough. I'm sure you know the name?"

Mr. Lewis had powerful connections; everyone in the city whispered about it.

Hannah knew better than to offend people like that.

them into the lounge with a forced smile, brought them coffee, and quickly slipped away to find Briony in

Irwin's eye and gave him a meaningful

made a beeline for the office. He pushed the office door open and headed straight for the break room. Inside, Irwin crouched by the bed and pulled a small box from his pocket. He opened it to reveal a deep gray stone, its surface gleaming coldly. Just as Lauren had taught him,

"Woof! Woof!"

the golden retriever puppy locked in its crate suddenly began to

head out of the restoration room, frowning at the puppy

today."

got some important clients coming, and one of them is afraid of dogs. You'll have to stay put,

Lucky stared at Hannah, barking more urgently, as if trying

out

from the restoration room, frowning. "What's

really anxious

him, stroking

puppy spun in frantic circles,

growing more concerned. "Do you

barked twice at her, then let

couldn't help but laugh. "He almost sounds

blinked, about to reply, when the office door opened behind

out from behind the

the sound, both

clutching his hands

mustn't let his

him leave her

"Mom, I just needed to use the bathroom. You're not

her gaze cool.

his head, too anxious

"Irwin."

in the hallway,

her eyes narrowing at the sight of Lauren. "You're the

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