Regretting the wife 55

egretting the wife 55

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Chapter 55 

Chapter 55 

The taxi rolled to a stop just outside the gates of Southcreek Manor

Briony stepped out, her hands weighed down by two large shopping bags as she made her way up the stone path to the house

On the way over, she’d stopped by her studio to pick up the New Year’s gifts she’d ordered online weeks ago, figuring this was as good a time as any to finally deliver them

She pressed the doorbell

The door swung open almost immediately

Stewart stood there, lips pressed into a thin line. The code hasn’t changed,” he said, voice cool and even

Briony just nodded, gaze dropping as she stepped inside

Is Irwin still locked away in his room?she asked quietly

Yeah,Stewart replied, glancing at the bags in her hands. You brought him gifts?” 

New Year’s presents,she said, her tone flat. Without another word, she started up the stairs

Stewart lingered in the foyer for a moment, watching her retreat, then followed after

Upstairs, outside the children’s room

Briony knocked gently. Irwin, would you open the door? I brought you lots of presents.” 

I don’t want your stupid presents!came Irwin’s furious shout from inside. You’re a liar! You weren’t busy with work at all! Why did you lie to me?” 

Briony’s brow knit together

He’d never lashed out at her like this before

Clearly, her little white lie about being away on business had hit him harder than she’d expected

She let out a silent sigh and raised her hand to knock again, but footsteps creaked up behind her

Stewart appeared, holding out a key

Briony’s face darkened when she saw it

If you had the key all along, why didn’t you open the door sooner?” 

Stewart just raised an eyebrow, somewhere between exasperated and amused. If you didn’t come, unlocking the door wouldn’t change anything. What Irwin needs right now is you.” 

Briony bristled, convinced Stewart was being deliberately difficult. But she didn’t have the energy to argue. She snatched the key from his hand and unlocked the door

As soon as the door swung open, Irwin yanked his blanket over his head and curled up tighter on the bed. Go away! I don’t want you as my mom anymore! You’re a liar! I hate you-” 

Briony froze in the doorway

I don’t want you as my mom anymore. The words hit harder than she’d expected

Ever since she learned Irwin’s birth mother was Rosita, Briony had known, deep down, that one day he’d say something like this. She just hadn’t expected it would come so soon

Even though she knew he was just lashing out in anger, the sting was real

Irwin, I’ll give you one more chance to speak properly,came Stewart’s cold, stern voice from behind her

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Chapter 55 

Briony blinked, turning to see him

He strode over to the bed, his expression steely. A real man speaks his mind. If you have something to say, say it. Hiding under the covers and throwing a tantrum? That’s not how we solve things.” 

Irwin fell silent

Briony stared at Stewart, surprised

He’d always indulged Irwin, never once raising his voice or scolding him. Who would have guessed that the same man known for his cutthroat decisiveness at work could be so gentle and accommodating with his son? But this was the first time Stewart had ever lost his temper with Irwin

Even under the blanket, Irwin could feel his father’s angerand the authority in his voice

After a moment’s hesitation, Irwin slowly peeked out from beneath the covers

No sooner had he poked out his head than Stewart’s icy voice cut through the room again: Get out of bed and stand up. Apologize to your mother.” 

Irwin froze

His wide eyes brimmed with indignation. But she’s the one who lied to me! Why should I be the one to apologize?” 

Did you ever bother to ask her why she lied?Stewart shot back

Irwin sulked, refusing to meet anyone’s eyes. What’s the point? She ditched me to go on a date with her new boyfriend, obviously!” 

Stewart’s jaw tightened. Irwin, one more word of nonsense like that and you’re grounded.” 

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Regretting the wife

Regretting the wife

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Regretting the wife

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