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.

a hurry, Stella let out an incredulous laugh. "What a bunch of cowards they only pick on people

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

simply weren't worth

a brief, indifferent look before turning to Cedric Clarke. "Do you know

on his

the hospital (Stella very much included) admired from afar. Stella

Cedric was always warm and gentlemanly, with refined features that made him the resident

never guessed, though, that Cedric and Stewart actually knew

glanced over at

watching Stewart, her face calm on the surface, but her

up her mind to let Stewart go, but of course, it wasn't that simple. Feelings didn't

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

sighed quietly

Love really is... lethal.

recognized Stewart

"Mr. Wentworth."

looked over, and for a moment, his

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