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!"

smile tugged

black Maybach pulled into the driveway at

car, Rosita hurried out of

"Irwin!"

had just stepped out when he heard her call. His small

time Rosita had lost her temper

edging behind Stewart and clutching the back of his suit jacket with both

Irwin

momentarily

from her, her eyes filled with hurt. "Irwin, sweetheart, it's Mommy. What's

his face in his

the

slender frame

"Last time, when you had your episode, it frightened him. Now he's wary

Rosita froze.

when she'd lost control at dinner, just because Irwin had

head, sobbing quietly, but a flicker of defiance and frustration flashed in

Stewart carried Irwin inside.

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