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.

stretch of golden sand, a world away from the city.

entire ride was tense and

the other hand,

suffer in silence. He'd never felt

they arrived at the

as the car stopped, Stella hopped

were

the day-no tourists, no

dressed in matching

handful of staff milled about, along with

he waved both arms and called out, "Mom! Mom-

off guard. Irwin was

here?" Stella sputtered, then punched Cedric

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

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

fuming, rubbing the back of her neck. "My

to Cedric. "Dr. Clarke, you're not telling me everything,

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