Chapter 100

Briony gave him a deep, respectful bow. "Dr. Clarke, thank you so much for coming."

Cedric Clarke scratched the back of his head, looking distinctly uncomfortable. "Actually, I just ran into Stewart and the others in the parking lot."

At his words, Briony's brow furrowed.

"The others?" Stella had a bad feeling. "Who's with Stewart?"

Before Cedric could answer, a commotion sounded at the door.

Stewart walked in with Rosita at his side, and Irwin trailing after them-his forehead still bandaged.

"Oh, you have got to be kidding me." Stella rolled up her sleeves, eyes narrowing. "If I don't lose my temper over this, then—"

Stella's mother, Scarlett Joyner, swooped in just in time, grabbing her arm and hissing, "What do you think you're doing? This is a funeral. Get a hold of yourself."

Stella gritted her teeth, barely keeping her anger in check. "They're obviously here to cause trouble!"

"The dead deserve respect," Scarlett warned. "Let's just see what they're up to. Don't do anything rash."

no choice, Stella forced herself to swallow her outrage, at least

accepting a candle from one of the funeral staff, preparing to

Briony stepped forward, planting herself squarely in front

both stopped,

spat, her glare filled

frowned, about to say something, but Cedric Clarke quickly

bad enough

this. She really means it," Stewart muttered. "Briony's got issues with Rosita, and Rosita wants

him in disbelief, gaping for a full three seconds before finding

picking up the sarcasm in Cedric's tone. His expression

missed the point. He mentally lit a candle for Stewart's lost

stood awkwardly by herself, her eyes red and brimming

pleaded, "I know it's hard to accept, but Stewart and I

and held it right in front of Rosita. "Rosita, do you dare look my mother in

her brow creasing. She quickly

calm down. If Ms. Hudson were here, she wouldn't want to see you like

mother left me a

Rosita froze.

every nuance

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255