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."

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

as he listened. "But she doesn't

from her. How could she possibly treat you like her own child now? From where

"Irwin, look at me."

his head to meet

voice soft and

deepest pain a woman can ever face. Some wounds never heal.

"Ms. Radcliffe, I didn't understand before, but now that

kind to Mom Bryn

more determined this time. "I will! Mom Bryn was 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

then added, As for your mom, I do think she was wrong. Your dad's right not to let you see her.

Irwin's eyes were clear now. "When Dad gets back,

won't let

Irwin is so mature." Jeannie glanced at the clock. "It's getting

for bed—I'll tidy things up

after their talk. "You're still getting over your cold, Ms.

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

"Mm-hmm."

before turning to gather the empty bowls from the table and

faint smile slip across

the dining room, a small blue light