Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 380

A pang of guilt stirred in Stewart's chest as he rested his hand gently on Irwin's head. "She just needs some time. After everything that happened with Rosita, she's not ready to face you yet."

Irwin wiped his tears with the back of his hand. "I know, I don't blame Mom Bryn," he said, his voice trembling. "It's okay, really. If it helps Mom Bryn come home, I don't have to stay in the new house."

"It's only temporary," Stewart replied, his voice tight as he swallowed hard. "Irwin, trust me your Mom Bryn isn't heartless. Give her a little while. She'll come around, and when she does, we'll all be together again, just like before."

Though sadness weighed heavy on Irwin, he knew that once Dad said something, he had to listen. Ms. Radcliffe always told him, don't let your father down.

He'd already lost the mother who used to love him so dearly; he couldn't risk losing his dad, too.

Irwin nodded firmly. "Don't worry, Dad. I'll behave. I promise."

...

Jeannie could hardly believe it-Stewart was actually considering sending Irwin away just to coax Briony back home?

How could that be right?

was going on with Briony? Hadn't she told Jeannie she was planning to

to her about

accept it. She'd worked so hard to earn Irwin and Stewart's trust-why should she be the one to

Irwin, what would

let Irwin

She needed a plan.

raced, and then, suddenly, an

off at school, Jeannie took a detour to Lunar Heights

she'd messaged Rosita, saying she wanted to talk about

her new series. The company's CEO said her injured hand would delay filming, so the part

ordeal

role to Mary stung, but if it meant she didn't have to keep pretending to love those classical instruments, at least she

wouldn't heal overnight, so for now,

role in a big-budget adaptation. The contract was being drafted, and

arrived, Daisy welcomed her politely into

to