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.

sure you don't want to know?" Jeannie pressed, her voice sweet as honey. "It's

frowned and glanced up

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

nerves began to fray. "Ms.

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

"Lied? My mom lied to my dad

to a conspiratorial whisper. "You're not really your dad's

went pale with

always known, too," she added, twisting

son..." Irwin's small hands trembled. "Ms.

simply, your dad believed you were the son of a close friend of his, but even that isn't true. Your mom lied

mom never told

Irwin shook his head, tears welling up in his eyes.

How could he not

watched the fear and despair flood Irwin's face. She smiled sweetly, but

child. If he ever finds out that's

a secret. Right now, only you, your mom, and I know the truth.