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."

for five years, Mom Bryn cared for you with all her heart. She raised you so well. She really was a

eyes burned as he listened. "But she doesn't love me

away from her. How could she possibly treat you like her own child now? From where I stand, the fact that she hasn't taken her anger

"Irwin, look at me."

lifted his head to meet Jeannie's

his cheek, her voice soft and sweet. "You

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

understand before, but now

kind to Mom Bryn and your little sister from

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 her son anymore, but I can still be good to

to think about it." Jeannie paused, then added, As for your mom, I do think

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

won't let

is so mature." Jeannie glanced

get ready for bed—I'll tidy things

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

feeling much better." Jeannie hugged him. "Up

"Mm-hmm."

to gather the empty bowls from the table

inside, she let a faint smile slip

the dining room, a small blue light