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.

out an incredulous laugh.

a single word to the Kensingtons-not even a glance in

the Kensingtons simply

indifferent look before turning to

a friendly smile on his face. "Just ran

departments. Cedric Clarke was a leading oncologist-renowned, respected, the sort of man every woman at 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 department

the resident heartthrob. Stella had volunteered on a few outreach trips with him-enough

though, that Cedric and Stewart actually knew each

glanced over

on the surface, but her tightly

let Stewart go, but of course, it wasn't that simple. Feelings didn't just vanish because you willed them

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

sighed quietly

Love really is... lethal.

Stewart

"Mr. Wentworth."

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