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

ride was

kept glancing in the rearview mirror at his passengers. Briony stared out the window, lost in thought. Stella, on the other hand,

teeth and suffer

arrived

soon as the car stopped, Stella hopped out, then helped Briony from the

grounds were eerily

had reserved the entire church for the day-no

man and a boy stood together, both dressed in

of staff milled about,

waved both arms

off guard.

sputtered, then punched Cedric

explained, "Irwin wanted the three of you to take a family photo. He said

she didn't react, he continued softly, "He said, after

rubbing the back of her neck. "My blood pressure's going through the

lashes fluttered, then she turned to Cedric. "Dr. Clarke, you're not telling me everything,

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