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 of

the moment Stewart had entered, he hadn't said a single word to the Kensingtons-not even a glance

the Kensingtons simply weren't worth

look before turning to Cedric

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

a leading oncologist-renowned, respected, the sort of man every woman at the hospital (Stella very much included) admired from afar. Stella herself was a much newer face, having just passed

gentlemanly, with refined features that made him the resident heartthrob. Stella

Cedric and Stewart actually knew each other, and seemed

glanced over

surface, but her tightly pressed

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

drawn to him, as if she

sighed quietly

Love really is... lethal.

recognized Stewart

"Mr. Wentworth."

of her voice, Stewart looked over, and for a moment,

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