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

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

the Kensingtons simply weren't

gave Briony a brief, indifferent look before turning to Cedric

friendly smile on his face. "Just ran into

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

made him the resident

Stewart actually knew each

glanced over

calm on the surface, but her tightly pressed lips betrayed

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

Stewart appeared, Briony's gaze was drawn to him, as if

quietly to

Love really is... lethal.

recognized Stewart at

"Mr. Wentworth."

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