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."

you with all her heart. She raised you so well. She really was a wonderful, loving mom

burned as he listened. "But she

from Mom Bryn's side. It's not really her fault. Your birth mom took her son away from her. How could she possibly treat you like her own child now? From where

"Irwin, look at me."

lifted his head to

voice soft and sweet.

deepest pain a woman can ever face. Some wounds never heal. So you need to be gentle with Mom

but now that you've explained it,

to Mom Bryn

always good to me: It was my own mom who caused my little brother's death. I can't expect Mom Bryn to treat me like her son anymore, but I can still be good to her and my

think about it." Jeannie paused, then added, As for your mom, I do think she was wrong. Your dad's right not to

were clear now. "When Dad gets back, I'll apologize to him.

If he won't let me see

is so mature." Jeannie glanced

for bed—I'll tidy things

stood, feeling much lighter after their talk. "You're still getting over your cold, Ms. Radcliffe.

you for worrying about me, Irwin. I'm feeling

"Mm-hmm."

empty bowls from

a faint

dining room, a small blue light blinked on the