Chapter 272

Carl's eyes widened in shock. "Are you saying..."

"This guy's just a scapegoat," Stewart said, his expression dark and brooding. "The real person who hurt Briony is still out there."

Carl hesitated, piecing it together. “So this person was planted by Garry? I get it now-Garry did all this to protect whoever actually targeted Ms. Kensington!"

Stewart pressed his lips into a thin line, his gaze turning cold. "Where's Rosita?”

Carl blinked, startled. "You think Ms. Lockwood is involved?"

"If I'm right, she's already left the country."

Carl quickly pulled out his phone and started dialing. Just as Stewart suspected, Rosita had flown out the same day Briony was attacked.

The truth was becoming painfully clear.

Stewart's eyes narrowed, his voice low. "Book a flight—I'm leaving for Westenmar tonight."

"Understood! I'll take care of it right away," Carl replied without hesitation.

following the rapid exchange in confusion, finally burst out, "Why are you going to Westenmar? To find Garry?" He glanced from Carl to Stewart, totally lost. "Seriously, what are you two even talking about? Who's this suspect? Garry-isn't

with the

a little

were practically

said, Cedric couldn't shake the feeling that there was bad blood between

between you two?" Cedric

stayed sealed in

like a brother. If you ever need backup, I'm the first one at your side. But you-how many secrets are you planning to keep

head throbbed from Cedric's outburst. He pinched the bridge of his nose.

him. "Oh, so now I'm the problem? Fine, Stewart, keep going like this and you'll be a lonely old

...

the hospital, Stewart and Cedric made

to see

peace after

brief visit. He took a few photos of her, her tiny form still flushed a healthy pink. Later, he added them to a private, encrypted album-right next to pictures of

some of the sharpness in Stewart's eyes softened,

he and Carl set out for

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