Regretting the wife 131

Regretting the wife 131

Chapter 131 

Irwin was the kind of child who tugged at your heartstrings

Briony turned her gaze away. Finish your dinner, then I’ll call your father to come pick you up.” 

Irwin’s eyes lit up, and he nodded eagerly. Okay! I’ll do whatever you say, Mom!” 

Briony’s expression hardened. And one more thing.She looked directly at Irwin, her voice stern. Stop calling me Mom.” 

Irwin froze

No more MomHis face fell, and as he saw how serious Briony looked, his head drooped. He answered in a small, muffled voice, Okay.” 

Briony looked away. Let’s go.” 

James nodded. “You go on ahead. I’ll keep an eye on this kid.” 

Irwin tried to catch up to Briony, but James grabbed his arm. Irwin looked up and glared at him, his eyes rimmed red

James couldn’t help but sigh at the pitiful sight. Hey, kid, be good and don’t cause trouble, or I’ll toss you out on the street and let you fend for yourself!” 

Irwin nodded, sulking

James remained cautious

As they walked, he kept a firm hold on Irwin’s hand, never letting him get too close to Briony

In the car, he made sure Briony sat up front, while Hannah and Irwin took the back seat

At dinner, he sat himself right between Briony and Irwin

Irwin might have been young, but he wasn’t clueless. He knew James was deliberately keeping him away from his mother. 

But he’d tried so hard to be a good boywhy did James still seem to dislike him so much

Irwin just couldn’t figure it out

He chewed on his spoon, tilting his head to steal glances at Briony- 

Eat your dinner and stop gawking,” James said, placing a piece of honeyglazed pork in Irwin’s bowl. Eyes on your food.” 

Irwin stared at the meat with a gloomy expression. I don’t want pork.” 

You’ll eat what you’re given!James huffed. If you don’t like it, ask your Mom Rosita to make you something else when you get home!” 

You-Irwin looked up, ready to protest, but then he remembered what Mom Rosita had told 

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him. He could only glare at James, then lower his head and stuff the pork into his mouth

Forget it! If putting up with this grumpy uncle would help Mom calm down, he’d endure it

Once she was happy again, he wouldn’t have to put up with James anymore

James watched Irwin out of the corner of his eye

The boy didn’t throw a tantrum, just quietly focused on his food. That was surprising

A few days ago, Irwin would have been in tears by now

How had he suddenly grown up so much

James glanced at Briony

She’d ignored Irwin the whole time, chatting earnestly with Hannah and the others

James pressed his lips together, took a sip of tea, then looked back at Irwin

Irwin was just glancing up at him

Their eyes met. Irwin blinked. Mr. Delaney, I want some shrimp, but I don’t know how to peel them.” 

James: ” 

He had to remind himselfthe kid was only five. It’s not like he could really lose his temper

Sighing, James pulled on a pair of disposable gloves and peeled three big shrimp for Irwin in 

one go

Here. Eat up, and when you’re full, your dad can come take you home.” 

Thank you, Mr. Delaney.” Irwin flashed him a sweet smile. But you don’t have to worrymy dad will call me when he’s done with work. I have my smartwatch with me.” 

James: ” 

He took a deep breath, lifted his teacup again, and took a long sip, savoring the flavor before commenting, Good tea.” 

… 

After dinner, Hannah suggested a walk by the river

Briony wanted to go too

Her mother used to tell her, Whenever you miss me, go for a walk by the river.” 

On nights like this, with the holiday in the air, she couldn’t help but think of her mother

The group left the restaurant

Stewart still hadn’t called Irwin

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Irwin,Briony said quietly, call your father.” 

Irwin didn’t want to, but since Briony told him to, he reluctantly dialed Stewart’s number

The call went through, but no one picked up. 

Relieved, Irwin raised his chin and looked at Briony. Mom-” 

Briony frowned

Seeing her expression, Irwin quickly swallowed the rest of the word and said, Dad must still be busy.” 

What’s there to be busy about on a holiday?James rolled his eyes. He probably just dumped his kid on you so he could have a romantic night with Rosita!” 

Honestly, it wouldn’t be the first time

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Regretting the wife

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