Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 259

"Alright then." Irwin turned to Rosita, his little face solemn. "Since you didn't mean it, Mom, I'll forgive you this time!"

At his words, Rosita was so overwhelmed with joy that tears sprang to her eyes. She hugged Irwin tightly. "Thank you, sweetheart. I promise I'll try even harder to be a good mom from now on."

Held in Rosita's arms, Irwin no longer felt afraid, but the scent of her perfume tugged at something inside him. He found himself missing Briony all over again.

He'd never liked the strong perfume Rosita wore. What he loved was the gentle, clean scent that always lingered on his real mom. Whenever he nestled in her arms, breathing in that familiar fragrance, he felt truly happy and safe.

But Dad had said that Mom was expecting a new baby and needed her rest, so he had to be a good boy and not disturb her. He needed to let Mom focus on bringing the baby into the world. Once the baby was born, Dad promised to take him to bring Mom and the new baby home together.

Thinking about that, Irwin's mood lifted. Clutching his toy, he went to sit on the playmat nearby and played quietly on his own.

Rosita watched him, feeling proud of herself for soothing Irwin so easily.

in his toys, she turned to Stewart. "Shall we

just gave a noncommittal hum and

and silently clenched her fists. Was it because he'd learned Briony was pregnant? Was that why he couldn't even be bothered to

Upstairs, on the balcony.

fallen and the soft glow of the balcony light filled the

lit a cigarette and leaned against the railing, exhaling a slow stream of

She tilted her chin slightly, watching him in the

long fingers holding the cigarette, eyes narrowed in thought

she had loved for ten long years. Yet,

to go

over at her. "You're sure about

memory came back

dark eyes fixed on her. Their