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?"

have done it, but..." Stella's eyes reddened as she glanced at Briony, still unconscious on the surgical table. "Bryn's been through enough. I can't stand the thought of her being trapped by Stewart just

If Stewart discovers the truth, you won't just lose your job-you'll be facing

was heavy. "But the situation was urgent,

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

and met Director Grant's gaze. "Professor Grant, please don't worry-this has nothing to do with you. If it comes out, I won't drag

and shook his head. "Forget it. I know what you're like. Just

nodded, her expression resolute.

out of surgery, Stewart and

friend at a private clinic to take Briony in, so she could

had spent the entire morning being pestered by Irwin, and finally escaped to

in the yard, keeping Irwin busy

balcony, a psychology book cradled in her

phone buzzed-Quentin Lockwood was

stepped inside, and

brother." Her voice was gentle, but

a threatened miscarriage," Quentin said, his tone flat.

eyes widened. "Stewart knows she's

"Director Grant and Stella faked Briony's condition, claimed she had severe complications from a miscarriage and needed a hysterectomy.

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