NovelEnglishChapter 108 Briony looked at Stewart, his words stinging so sharply that her eyes filled with tears even as she forced a bitter smile.
"Stewart, your son has a mother. Her nis Rosita-not me, not Briony! And if you think I'm emotionally unstable and unfit to be a mother, fine! I'll admit it. I, Briony, am not worthy of being Irwin's mom. So now, please take your son and get out of my house!" She got it all out in one breath, but the rush left her dizzy and lightheaded. Her slender frswayed unsteadily. James hurried to catch her before she could fall, leaning in to murmur softly in her ear, "Are you alright?" Briony took a deep breath, her blurred vision slowly clearing. She shook her head, managing a faint, "I'm okay." Stewart watched their exchange, his jaw clenched and eyes icy.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMeanwhile, Irwin simply stared at Briony, lips parted, too stunned to even cry.
What had Mom just said? Did she really...not want him anymore? A wave of panic washed over Irwin. He clung tighter to Stewart's neck, voice trembling. "Dad, Mom didn't mean it, right? She's my mom-she wouldn't really leave me, would she?" His words cout between choked sobs, all the defiance gone, leaving only small, wounded innocence. Stewart's heart softened; he ruffled Irwin's hair. "Your mom's just upset right now. We need to give her sspace." "But..." Irwin sniffled, his voice thick with tears. "Even when Mom was sad before, she never yelled at me. I think... She only stopped lovingbecause she has a new boyfriend." As he spoke, Irwin shot a glare at James.
James: "...?" Seriously? How can a kid this young have so much ? James couldn't help but burst out laughing, half exasperated, half amused.
Not one to let anyone get the better of him-even a kid-James raised an eyebrow at Irwin. "You know, you're not completely wrong, little man. Bryn really does lovemost right now!" Irwin's wet eyes grew huge. He shrieked, voice cracking with outrage, "Liar! You're awful! She doesn't love you! My mom lovesand my dad the most!" "Oh? That's just what you think," James replied with a crooked smile. "Doesn't count unless she says it herself." That was the last straw. Irwin burst into tears, wailing that Briony couldn't possibly love James, begging her not to be with him.
Briony had never seen Irwin throw a tantrum like this before. But she was done trying to play the part of a caring stepmother, done trying to guide or comfort him.
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She fixed Stewart with a cool, steady gaze. "I don't want to argue in front of Irwin, but you need toe remember once he's calmed down, you owe him an honest explanation about where things stand between us."
Stewart narrowed his eyes at her, his voice low. "Where things stand?m We're still married, Briony: Until the divorce is finalized, you're still Mrs.
Wentworth, still Irwin's legal mother."
"The month is almost up." Briony's tone was unwavering. If the papers aren't signed by then, I'll file for divorce myself." Stewart glared at her, his eyes dark and cold. "You're in quite a rush, aren't you?" "Yes, I am." Briony met his gaze without blinking. "So I suggest Attorney Wentworth shows a little of that famous efficiency." At that, Stewart's mouth pressed into a thin, hard line.
Their eyes locked, neither willing to back down.
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