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.

Stella let out an incredulous laugh. "What a

entered, he hadn't said a single

simply

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

toward Stella, a friendly smile on

at the hospital (Stella very much included) admired from afar. Stella herself was a much

with refined features that made him the resident heartthrob. Stella

Stewart actually knew each other, and seemed to

glanced over at

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

course, it wasn't that simple. Feelings

was drawn to him, as if she

sighed quietly to

Love really is... lethal.

recognized Stewart at

"Mr. Wentworth."

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

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