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.

Jeannie pressed, her voice sweet as honey. "It's something

frowned and glanced up at her. "About

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

began to fray.

out a soft sigh. "Poor Irwin. Your mom... she was

eyes grew wide. "Lied? My mom lied to

a conspiratorial whisper.

face went

known, too," she added, twisting

hands trembled. "Ms. Radcliffe, I don't

were merciless. "To put it simply, your dad believed you were the son of a close friend of his, but even that isn't

mom

his head, tears welling up

dad loves me. How could he not be

and despair flood Irwin's face. She smiled sweetly, but each

you because he thought you were his friend's child. If he ever finds out that's a lie,

her voice low and urgent. "Irwin, this is a secret. Right now, only you, your mom,