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 coffee, and quickly slipped away to find Briony in the restoration

was gone, Lauren caught Irwin's

a beeline for the office. He pushed the office door open and headed straight for the break room. Inside, Irwin crouched by the bed

"Woof! Woof!"

puppy locked in its crate suddenly began to

racket and poked her head out of the restoration room, frowning at the

can't come out today." Hannah knelt and reached into the

clients coming, and one of them is afraid of dogs. You'll

Hannah, barking more urgently, as if trying to warn her about

out

the restoration room, frowning. "What's

know. He's acting really anxious

him, stroking

spun in

him, growing more concerned. "Do you think he might

her, then let out a mournful

"He almost sounds like he's

blinked, about to reply, when the office door opened

out from behind

sound, both

clutching

let his mom

leave her office. "What were you

really had to pee..." Irwin blinked innocently. "Mom, I just

her gaze cool. "Who brought you

lowered his head, too anxious

"Irwin."

the hallway, heading

sight of Lauren. "You're the one who

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