As soon as Stewart appeared, the Kensingtons instantly wilted.

Five years ago, Stewart had personally taken on Julia's defense in court, and the Kensingtons had lost so badly they were still haunted by it to this day.

Mack shot Briony and Julia a vicious glare before turning on his heel.

"Grandmother, there's plenty of time. We don't have to settle this right now," he

said.

Madeline and the rest of the Kensingtons were clearly unwilling to back down, but in truth, they were all wary of Stewart.

"Let's just consider today a warning for that ungrateful mother and daughter," Madeline spat. "We'll have plenty of chances to deal with them later!"

The other Kensingtons eagerly echoed the matriarch's words.

With Mack steadying Madeline, the Kensingtons made their exit, slipping away down the other hallway.

Stella let out an incredulous laugh. "What a

fact, from the moment Stewart had entered, he hadn't said a single word to the Kensingtons-not even a

Kensingtons simply weren't worth

a brief, indifferent look before turning to

friendly smile on his face. "Just ran into someone I

the sort of man every woman at the hospital (Stella very much included) admired from afar.

features that made him the resident heartthrob.

Cedric and Stewart actually knew each other, and seemed

over

her face calm on the surface, but her

her mind to let Stewart go, but of course, it wasn't that simple.

Stewart appeared, Briony's gaze was drawn to him, as if she couldn't help

sighed quietly to

Love really is... lethal.

Stewart

"Mr. Wentworth."

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