Chapter 258

Briony rested her hand on her belly, a gentle warmth blossoming in her heart.

She didn't hope for her child to be especially gifted-just healthy and safe. That would be enough.

...

Stewart drove himself back to Southcreek Manor. After picking up Irwin, he

headed straight for Lunar Heights Estate.

Inside the car, Irwin sat in the backseat and asked, "Dad, we're just having dinner with Mom Rosita, right?"

"That's right," Stewart replied.

"So I don't have to sleep over there tonight, do I?"

At this, Stewart glanced up, catching Irwin's eyes in the rearview mirror. "That's up to you. If you want to stay the night, you can."

"I don't want to!" Irwin pouted. "Mom Rosita doesn't know how to cook, and she never reads me bedtime stories. Plus, I always have nightmares when I sleep there."

"Alright," Stewart said, "I'll bring you back to Southcreek Manor after dinner." Irwin's face instantly lit up. "Thank you, Dad! You're the best!"

faint smile tugged at Stewart's

the sleek black Maybach pulled into the driveway at Lunar

the car, Rosita hurried out of the

"Irwin!"

had just stepped out when he heard

couldn't help but remember the last time Rosita

Dad," Irwin whispered, edging behind Stewart and clutching the back

scooped Irwin up

momentarily taken

eyes filled with hurt. "Irwin, sweetheart, it's

his father's

the bitterness in

Rosita's cheeks, her slender frame trembling, as if she might

coolly, "Last time, when you had your

Rosita froze.

Irwin had complimented Briony? Had a single outburst made her son

but a flicker of defiance and frustration flashed in her

Stewart carried Irwin inside.

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