Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 211

Cedric Clarke looked at Stewart with a weary sigh, helplessness etched across his face.

He couldn't help but think-when a woman makes up her mind, she can be downright terrifying.

To fake something as serious as a hysterectomy... This was full-blown medical fraud.

For a moment, Cedric felt utterly lost.

Had he made the right choice today?

If this ever blew up, knowing Stewart's personality, he'd be the first to go after Stella.

And then, Stella would be staring down a medical malpractice lawsuit.

But it was too late to turn back now. All he could do was take things one step at a time.

Inside the emergency room, Briony's condition had finally stabilized.

Director Grant stood by, his face grave as he fixed Stella with a stern look. "Star, this is reckless. Do you realize how serious the consequences will be if anyone finds out?"

the surgical

If Stewart discovers the truth, you won't

know." Stella's voice was heavy. "But the situation was

"Stewart's powerful. If he wants to fight for custody, Bryn doesn't stand a chance.

"Professor Grant, please don't worry-this has nothing to do with you. If it comes out,

what you're

her expression

Briony was wheeled out of surgery, Stewart and

for a doctor friend at a private clinic to take Briony in,

being pestered by Irwin, and finally

in the yard, keeping Irwin busy on the

sat alone on her little balcony, a psychology book cradled in her hands,

buzzed-Quentin

and shut the glass

voice was gentle, but her

said, his tone flat. "Stewart

eyes widened. "Stewart knows

claimed she had severe complications from a miscarriage

her voice soft and sweet. "Thank you, Quentin.