Briony gave him a deep, respectful bow. "Dr. Clarke, thank you so much for coming."

Cedric Clarke scratched the back of his head, looking distinctly uncomfortable. "Actually, I just ran into Stewart and the others in the parking lot."

At his words, Briony's brow furrowed.

"The others?" Stella had a bad feeling. "Who's with Stewart?"

Before Cedric could answer, a commotion sounded at the door.

Stewart walked in with Rosita at his side, and Irwin trailing after them-his forehead still bandaged.

"Oh, you have got to be kidding me." Stella rolled up her sleeves, eyes narrowing. "If I don't lose my temper over this, then—"

Stella's mother, Scarlett Joyner, swooped in just in time, grabbing her arm and hissing, "What do you think you're doing? This is a funeral. Get a hold of yourself."

Stella gritted her teeth, barely keeping her anger in check. "They're obviously here to cause trouble!"

"The dead deserve respect," Scarlett warned. "Let's just see what they're up to. Don't do anything rash."

With no choice, Stella forced herself to swallow her outrage, at least for now.

accepting a candle from one of the funeral staff, preparing to pay their respects to

forward, planting herself squarely in front of Julia's

and Rosita both stopped,

Briony spat, her glare filled

to say something, but Cedric

insane? It's bad enough you showed up, but why did

really means it," Stewart muttered. "Briony's got issues with Rosita, and

gaping for a full three seconds before finding his voice. "Unbelievable... Stewart, it's no wonder you're getting divorced.

the sarcasm in Cedric's tone. His

had completely missed the point.

distracted, Rosita stood awkwardly by herself, her eyes red and

but Stewart and I are truly

in front of Rosita. "Rosita, do you dare

flickered to Julia's image, her brow creasing. She quickly looked

voice trembling with innocence. "Ms. Kensington, please calm down. If Ms. Hudson were here, she wouldn't

a voice message

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