Chapter 185

The car door swung open, and Stewart carried Briony inside.

Cedric Clarke shut the door behind them, then circled around the hood to climb into the driver's seat.

Just as he was settling in, Stella burst out the front door, flinging her arms wide to block the car's path. "You can't take her to the hospital!"

Cedric frowned, rolling down the window to lean out. “She passed out, Stella. Of course we have to get her checked out."

"Bryn has me!" Stella snapped, her voice tight with worry. "She just fainted because she was overwhelmed. She doesn't need a hospital!"

Cedric eyed Stella, taking in her anxious posture. Something felt off, but before he could press her for answers, a commotion erupted from the back seat.

"Stewart, let go of me!"

"Just calm down, Bryn. You fainted. I'm only trying to help-I need to get you to a doctor."

"I don't need to see a doctor! Let go of me!"

Briony had only blacked out for a moment. Now, awake and realizing she was cradled in Stewart's arms, panic jolted through her. All she wanted was to get as far away from him as possible.

Cedric, suddenly more intrigued than concerned, found himself sneaking glances at the rearview mirror.

In the back, Briony was furious, wriggling to break free. Stewart, however, refused to budge.

Their tussle escalated until, in a burst of anger, Briony slapped Stewart hard across the face.

inside the car. Silence

away, clearing his throat in embarrassment.

first time, that he really shouldn't

that moment, a phone

at the caller ID, and his

Rosita.

moment, she shoved

click, the door swung open and Briony scrambled out

with concern. "Bryn, are you okay?" Briony just shook her head, still

behind her, muting the sound

her breath, "Stewart's out of his mind. Does he really think building a couple of robots makes

here to Ghana was all about that, then maybe it means he's got

don't buy it. He's got

brow furrowed. "There's something else going

other side of the

inevitable. She drew

...

center, the coastline stretched out, golden sand meeting the restless

the waves. Gulls wheeled overhead, their cries lost

to finish the basics early. It was all a bit rushed, but if you're not happy, just say so." "That's not necessary," Briony replied, her tone chilly. "I appreciate technological progress and the dedication of your team. But this gift isn't something

to her, confusion shadowing his

at her lips. "Stewart, do you even know what it is

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