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?"

know I shouldn't have done it, but..." Stella's eyes reddened as she glanced at Briony, still unconscious on the surgical table. "Bryn's

discovers the truth,

was urgent, and I couldn't think of any better

shaky breath. "Stewart's powerful. If he wants to fight for custody, Bryn doesn't stand a chance. So even if it costs me my career, I have

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

you're like. Just be ready to face the worst

nodded, her expression

was wheeled out of surgery, Stewart and Cedric were already

Grant had already arranged for a doctor friend at a private

by Irwin, and

was out in the yard, keeping Irwin busy

a psychology book cradled in her hands, enjoying a rare

phone buzzed-Quentin Lockwood

stepped inside, and shut the glass door behind

Her voice was gentle, but her eyes

said, his tone flat. "Stewart rushed her

Rosita's eyes widened. "Stewart knows

replied. "Director Grant and Stella faked Briony's condition, claimed she had severe complications from

anger, her voice soft and sweet. "Thank you, Quentin. You're the only one who truly cares about