Briony told Stella everything that had happened at The Wentworth Group, including what she'd seen-Stewart coughing up blood.

Stella fell silent for a long time after listening.

Then suddenly, as if something clicked, she exclaimed, "No wonder I thought Cedric Clarke's been showing up in the ER way more often. Turns out he wasn't there for work, he was treating Stewart in secret, wasn't he?"

Briony pressed her lips together and said nothing.

"So just now, when Cedric said he was going to the hospital, was he going to see Stewart again?"

"Most likely."

Stella lapsed into silence again.

Coughing up blood-things must be serious.

She might despise Stewart, but with someone that sick, she decided she'd better hold her tongue and not say anything harsh.

Stella fixed her gaze on Briony. "If Stewart really is this sick, what are you going to do?"

Stella's eyes, her expression calm. "I'd

"Briony! Say that again—"

mean, I'd feel sorry for

you

I really have moved on. Everything between Stewart and

you sure?" Stella

was steady. "We have kids together, so I can't cut him out entirely, but any

that he'll get the wrong idea and think you're giving him another chance," Stella

again. Honestly, he's been good to the kids

just stayed away, the kids wouldn't miss him when he's gone. But now he's gone and built

since she became a mom, Stella couldn't stand

her lips pressed

to say. The whole thing just felt so sudden. This was Stewart, after

in Northborough's legal and political circles

he'd end up like this: betrayed by his own father, now gravely

"Should I ask Cedric about Stewart's condition when he

her gaze. "Even if I knew, it wouldn't change anything. If Stewart cares about the kids, he'll do

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