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.

an incredulous laugh. "What a bunch of cowards

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

Kensingtons simply weren't worth his

indifferent look before turning to Cedric Clarke. "Do

a 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. Stella herself was a much newer face, having just passed

made him the resident heartthrob. Stella had volunteered on a

and Stewart actually knew each other, and seemed to get

glanced over

surface, but her tightly pressed lips betrayed the

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

Briony's gaze was drawn to him, as

quietly

Love really is... lethal.

recognized Stewart

"Mr. Wentworth."

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