Regretting the wife 60

Regretting the wife 60

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Chapter 60 

Chapter 60 

Briony listened to Irwin’s sharp words, feeling nothing but numbness inside

Maybe it was for the best. She wasn’t Irwin’s mother, after all. Maybe it was time to let things go back to how they should be

She would step out of Stewart and Irwin’s lives for good, and let everything return to its proper course

Without another glance back, Briony turned and walked straight for the door

Briony-” 

A sudden fit of coughing cut through the silence

Stewart’s face changed instantly. Irwin?” 

Irwin was gasping for breath, clutching his chest as he began to collapse

Irwin!Stewart scooped him into his arms, turning desperately to Briony. He’s having an asthma attack!” 

Briony’s hand froze on the doorknob

MomcoughMomEven as Stewart held him, Irwin’s pale face was contorted in pain. Despite everything, he instinctively reached out a trembling hand toward Briony, pleading, Mom, I can’t breathecough” 

Briony’s grip on the doorknob tightened

She squeezed her eyes shut, telling herself not to give in. Stewart was herehe’d make sure Irwin was alright… 

Where’s Irwin’s inhaler?!” 

Briony faltered, then spun around

Stewart was standing there, clutching the breathless boy, his eyes pleading with her

Irwin’s pale face had lost all its earlier defiance. Now, he just looked scared and helpless

Something twisted painfully in Briony’s chest. Releasing the door, she rushed upstairs toward the child’s room. Stewart hurried after her, Irwin limp in his arms

In the bedroom, Briony yanked open the top drawer by the bed and grabbed the medication

After Irwin used his inhaler, his breathing gradually steadied. Nestled in Briony’s arms, he soon drifted off to sleep

She gently laid him on the bed and pulled the covers up around him

Throughout it all, Briony didn’t say a word, nor did she look at Stewart once

Stewart stood silently nearby, watching as she cared for Irwin with quiet tenderness, something soft flickering in his deepset eyes

At last, Briony brushed a hand over Irwin’s pale cheek, then turned to leave

Briony.” 

Stewart called after her

She didn’t reply, didn’t look back, just headed downstairs without hesitation

Stewart frowned and hurried to catch up

At the top of the stairs, he grabbed her wrist. There’s a blizzard out there. No way you’ll get a cab tonight. Just stay here, at least for tonight.” 

Briony glanced out the window

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It had been clear that morning, but now the sky was heavy and gray, snow swirling through the biting wind. It was truly dreadful weather

She pulled her wrist free of his grasp. Don’t worry about me. If I managed to get here, I can manage to leave.” 

She started down the stairs

If Irwin wakes up, he’ll want to see you,Stewart said quietly

Briony stopped, halfway down

She turned and looked up at him, standing at the top of the stairs, still so impossibly distant, always looking down on her from above

A faint, bitter smile touched her lips. You really are father and son.” 

With that, she didn’t hesitate again. She left

The front door opened and closed. Stewart stood there, watching through the tall window as Briony’s solitary figure disappeared into the swirling snow

He didn’t move, his handstill tingling from where he’d held herhung uselessly at his side, the emptiness in his palm making him frown as the realization finally hit him

Stella arrived to find Briony trudging down the avenue, almost swallowed by the storm

She was dressed much too lightly, snow clinging to her hair and shoulders

Slamming the car to a halt, Stella flung open the driver’s door and hurried over, berating her as she brushed the snow off Briony’s coat. What, did you lose your mind? Couldn’t you wait inside for me in this blizzard?” 

Briony’s voice was nearly lost in the wind. “I couldn’t stay there a second longer.” 

You’ve lasted over five yearswhat’s another few minutes going to kill you?” 

Briony’s lashes, frosted with snow, fluttered. She managed a faint, hollow laugh. It won’t kill me. But it makes me sick” 

Stella paused, suddenly realizing something was wrong. The harsh words died in her throat, and she just sighed, bundling Briony into the car

Once inside, she grabbed a blanket from the back seat and wrapped Briony’s shivering body

Seriously, what are you trying to prove? If Stewart wants to be an ass, that’s his problem. But now you’re just punishing yourself! You’re pregnant, Briony. For God’s sake-” 

Stella.” 

Stella stopped, looking at Briony’s bloodless face, her frustration turning her voice sharp. What is it now?Help me schedule the procedure.” 

Stella hesitated, lips pressed tight. She had so much she wanted to say, but in the end, all she managed was: Alright.” 

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Regretting the wife

Regretting the wife

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