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 bunch of cowards they only

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

the Kensingtons simply weren't

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

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

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

the resident heartthrob. Stella had volunteered on a few

Stewart actually knew each

glanced over

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

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

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

quietly to

Love really is... lethal.

recognized Stewart

"Mr. Wentworth."

Stewart looked over, and for a

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