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.

let out an incredulous laugh. "What a bunch of cowards they only pick on people

had entered, he hadn't said a single word to the Kensingtons-not

simply weren't

before turning to Cedric Clarke. "Do you know

smile on his

the hospital (Stella very much included) admired from afar. Stella herself was a much newer face, having just passed her probation in the OB-GYN

always warm and gentlemanly, with refined features that made him the resident heartthrob. Stella had volunteered

and Stewart actually knew

glanced over

calm on the surface, but her tightly pressed lips

go, but of course, it wasn't that simple. Feelings

was drawn to him, as if

quietly to

Love really is... lethal.

recognized Stewart

"Mr. Wentworth."

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