Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 365

"Yes."

"Dad also said she killed my little brother... My brother's gone, so Dad must be really sad."

Just thinking about Stewart's furious face that night at Lunar Heights Estate made Irwin's heart pound all over again.

"I'm Mom's kid. Now that Dad hates Mom so much, do you think he's going to start hating me too?"

Jeannie's hazel eyes softened.

She smiled gently, ruffling Irwin's hair. "Sweetheart, how could you think that

about your dad? Think back-has he ever been harsh with you?"

Irwin thought for a moment, then shook his head. "Except for tonight, Dad's never raised his voice at me. He's always been good to me."

"Then, think again-why was he upset with you tonight?"

Irwin paused, confused. He looked up at Jeannie.

She met his gaze, her voice warm. "Because you went to see your mom behind his back, and you lied to him about it."

Irwin dropped his head, voice small and muffled. "But now Mom Bryn doesn't want me anymore. I just didn't want to be a kid without a mom."

much you need a mother's love. I've heard how, for five years, Mom Bryn cared for you

burned as he listened. "But she doesn't

birth mom took her son away from her. How could she possibly treat you like her own child now? From where I

"Irwin, look at me."

head to meet

his cheek, her voice soft and sweet. "You have

Some wounds never heal. So you need to

didn't understand before, but now that you've explained it, I

me you'll be kind to Mom Bryn and your little sister from

little brother's death. I can't expect Mom Bryn to treat me like her son

about it." Jeannie paused, then added, As for your mom, I do think she was wrong. Your

"When Dad gets

he won't let

Jeannie glanced at the clock. "It's getting late.

ready for bed—I'll tidy things up down

"You're still getting over

about me, Irwin. I'm feeling much better." Jeannie hugged

"Mm-hmm."

upstairs before turning to gather the empty bowls from

faint smile slip across

blue