Chapter 278: Reach Out

Irana Irana felt a wave of shame wash over her. “I’m sorry,” she said quickly. “I’ll take him outside.” Garen sighed, rubbing a hand over his face. “Look, I know you’re trying your best, but this isn’t working. You need help.” Irana opened her mouth to protest, but Garen held up a hand. “No, listen. You’re going to wear yourself out if you keep trying to do this alone. Talk to Avantica. Maybe she can watch him during the day while you work. Let’s be honest, you don’t exactly have much of a social life, so please, get Avantica to help you.” Irana hesitated, her pride warring with her exhaustion. She didn’t want to admit that she needed help, but deep down, she knew Garen was right. She couldn’t keep doing this on her own. “Alright,” she said quietly, lowering her head as she preferred to stare at the ground rather than meet his eyes. She admitted her shame and her incapacity to handle the baby. “I’ll talk to her.” Garen nodded, his expression softening. “Good. Now, go on. Take a b