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.

incredulous laugh. "What a bunch

from the moment Stewart had entered, he hadn't said a

Stewart, the Kensingtons simply weren't worth his

before turning to

gestured toward Stella, a friendly smile on his face. "Just

Cedric worked at 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

warm and gentlemanly, with refined features that made him the resident heartthrob. Stella had volunteered

that Cedric and Stewart actually knew each other, and seemed to get along

over at

the surface, but her tightly pressed lips betrayed the storm inside

course, it wasn't that

gaze was drawn to him,

quietly

Love really is... lethal.

Stewart

"Mr. Wentworth."

her voice, Stewart looked over, and for a moment, his gaze lingered—almost idly-on

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