Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 403

Ever since Jeannie and Irwin returned from the hospital, the question of Irwin's origins had weighed heavily on both their minds.

To be honest, Jeannie's feelings had grown complicated since discovering Irwin's true identity.

On the one hand, she was relieved to learn Irwin wasn't Stewart's biological son. That meant if she married Stewart one day, any child she bore would be the rightful heir to the Wentworth family. Irwin, with his questionable parentage, would inevitably be cast aside.

Yet she couldn't help but worry-what if Stewart learned the truth and abandoned Irwin immediately? Then her own worth in the household would vanish entirely.

After weighing her options, Jeannie decided the secret had to be kept—at least until she became Stewart's wife. For now, Irwin's parentage had to remain hidden.

The next afternoon after school, Jeannie took Irwin out to dinner. She'd gone out of her way to book a private dining room at a quiet little bistro. After the food was served, the waiter closed the door softly behind him, leaving them alone.

Jeannie watched Irwin dig into his meal, her amber eyes crinkling with a gentle smile.

"Irwin, do you want to know what your teacher and your mom talked about yesterday?" she asked, her tone light and coaxing.

Irwin paused, his fork halfway to his mouth, and shook his head.

want to know?" Jeannie pressed, her voice sweet

up at her.

nodded. "Your teacher wasn't sure whether to tell you, honestly. This might be hard to

nerves began to fray. "Ms. Radcliffe, you're

Your mom... she was so selfish. She actually lied to

eyes grew wide. "Lied? My mom lied to my dad

in, voice dropping to a conspiratorial

face went pale with

has always known, too," she added,

hands trembled. "Ms. Radcliffe,

the son of a close

mom never

son..." Irwin shook his head, tears

How could he

fear and despair flood Irwin's face. She

because he thought you were his friend's child. If he ever finds out that's a lie, he won't treat you the

table, her voice low and urgent. "Irwin, this is a secret. Right now, only you, your mom, and I know the truth. No