Lunar Heights Estate.

Irwin was clamoring to build a snowman, and because Rosita was too frail to play outside with him, Stewart stepped in himself.

From the sunroom upstairs, Rosita watched her husband and son in the snowy yard below, their laughter drifting up to her. Her eyes were filled with tenderness and contentment.

Suddenly, a phone vibrated on the wooden tea table beside her.

It was Stewart's phone.

Rosita walked over and picked it up, pausing when she saw the caller ID: Cedric Clarke.

Her hand stilled for a moment as she recalled a video she'd just watched online. She glanced through the window at Stewart and Irwin, still playing in the snow.

After a breath, she set the phone back down, lifted her cup of herbal tea, and sipped slowly, savoring the warmth.

At the hospital, Cedric Clarke had already called five times, but no one answered. "This is odd. Why isn't Stewart picking up?" he muttered.

"Maybe he's ignoring you on purpose!" Stella was clearly agitated. "He probably guessed you were calling about Bryn and decided not to answer!"

"Stewart isn't like that," Cedric replied with conviction. "He's probably just busy—" "Oh, forget it! I must be out of my mind to think Stewart would help!" Stella sighed in frustration. "I'll just go to the Kensingtons myself!"

you want to go alone?" Cedric caught her arm. "Do you want me

hesitated. Her first instinct was to refuse, not wanting to trouble him-but then she remembered the Kensingtons and their notorious arrogance. The Clarke family was influential in Northborough, and Cedric was close to Stewart. Having him along might actually help if things got

you, Dr. Clarke.

when a nurse rushed over, face pale

patient

Room 28!

"That's

check on her right

had suddenly suffered a severe episode and lost consciousness. Cedric rushed to

waited outside the ER, pacing back and forth, anxiety

stood nearby, looking just as

from the convenience store. By the time she returned,

to Julia, Gina knew she'd never forgive

long half hour passed before the

The door swung open.

forward. "How is

his surgical mask with a relieved smile. "She's already regained consciousness. There's no sign of her condition worsening-it looks like her fainting was

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