Chapter 26

As soon as Stewart appeared, the Kensingtons instantly wilted.

Five years ago, Stewart had personally taken on Julia's defense in court, and the Kensingtons had lost so badly they were still haunted by it to this day.

Mack shot Briony and Julia a vicious glare before turning on his heel.

"Grandmother, there's plenty of time. We don't have to settle this right now," he

said.

Madeline and the rest of the Kensingtons were clearly unwilling to back down, but in truth, they were all wary of Stewart.

"Let's just consider today a warning for that ungrateful mother and daughter," Madeline spat. "We'll have plenty of chances to deal with them later!"

The other Kensingtons eagerly echoed the matriarch's words.

With Mack steadying Madeline, the Kensingtons made their exit, slipping away down the other hallway.

such a hurry, Stella let out an incredulous laugh. "What

hadn't said a single word to the

Stewart, the Kensingtons simply weren't worth

indifferent look before turning to Cedric Clarke. "Do you

Stella, a friendly smile on his

the same hospital, though in different departments. Cedric Clarke was a leading oncologist-renowned, respected, the sort of man every woman at the hospital (Stella very much

resident heartthrob. Stella had volunteered on a few

though, that Cedric and Stewart actually knew

glanced over at

Stewart, her face calm on the surface, but her tightly pressed lips betrayed the

but of course, it wasn't that simple. Feelings didn't just vanish because you

moment Stewart appeared, Briony's gaze was drawn to him, as if she

sighed quietly to

Love really is... lethal.

Stewart at

"Mr. Wentworth."

looked over, and for a moment, his gaze

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