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.

in such a hurry, Stella let out an incredulous laugh. "What a bunch of cowards they only pick on people

said a single word to

the Kensingtons simply weren't worth

brief, indifferent look before turning to

smile on his face. "Just ran into

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

features that made him the resident heartthrob. Stella had volunteered on a

Cedric and Stewart actually knew each other, and seemed to get

glanced over at

her face calm on the surface, but her tightly pressed

of course, it wasn't that simple. Feelings

Briony's gaze was drawn to

quietly to

Love really is... lethal.

recognized Stewart

"Mr. Wentworth."

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