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.

in such a hurry, Stella let out an incredulous laugh. "What a bunch of cowards

entered, he hadn't said a single word to the Kensingtons-not

simply

before turning to

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

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

features that made him the resident heartthrob. Stella had volunteered on a few outreach trips with

knew each other, and seemed to

over at

watching Stewart, her face calm on the surface, but

mind to let Stewart go, but of course, it wasn't

Stewart appeared, Briony's gaze was drawn to him, as if she couldn't

quietly to

Love really is... lethal.

recognized Stewart

"Mr. Wentworth."

voice, Stewart looked over, and for a moment,

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