Chapter 188

Cedric Clarke choked on his words.

"But you still chose to help him."

Cedric fell silent.

"Dr. Clarke, you've helped me before, and I understand you have your loyalties as Stewart's friend. I don't blame you for that," Briony said, her gaze calm and measured. "But you've chosen his side, so I can't just pretend it's nothing."

Cedric pressed his lips together and let out a heavy sigh. "I'm sorry."

Briony didn't say another word to him. She turned and headed straight for the elevator.

Stella followed, lifting her dress as she passed Cedric, shooting him a furious look.

"Careful hanging around with Stewart. People might start thinking you're just like him-you'll end up single for life!"

Cedric stood there, speechless.

Their destination was St. Augustine's Church on the Golden Coast.

stone church sat by a stretch of golden sand, a world away

was tense

window, lost in thought. Stella, on the other

could only grit his teeth and suffer in silence. He'd

arrived

stopped, Stella hopped out, then helped Briony from

were

reserved the entire church for the day-no tourists,

entrance, a man and a boy stood together, both dressed

about, along with

both arms and called out, "Mom! Mom-

off guard. Irwin

doing here?" Stella sputtered, then punched Cedric

just winced and explained, "Irwin wanted the three of you to take

when she didn't react, he continued softly, "He said, after five years with you as his mom, he wanted one

sake!" Stella was practically fuming, rubbing the back of her neck. "My blood pressure's

"Dr. Clarke, you're not telling

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