Cedric Clarke told Stewart everything he knew.

Stewart didn't say a word. He simply scooped Irwin into his arms and walked out.

Ten minutes later, a sleek Maybach glided through the gates of Lunar Heights Estate.

Carl parked the car, got out, and opened the door.

Stewart strode inside, Irwin asleep in his arms.

Rosita struggled to her feet from the couch, and Lauren hurried to steady her.

A weak cough rattled Rosita's chest as she clutched her heart, tears glimmering in her eyes. "How's Irwin? What did the doctor say?"

"Fever from indigestion," Stewart replied, his face expressionless. He gave Lauren a cold glance, then carried Irwin straight upstairs without another word.

Both women stood frozen for a moment.

Stewart was clearly upset.

"Rosita, did you have an argument with Stewart?" Lauren whispered.

shook her head. "No. He seemed fine when

did he come home like

Lauren could finish, footsteps echoed

Stewart was coming down.

Both women fell silent.

living room, his dark

breath hitch. Her grip on

eyes narrowed, sharp and probing, as

a smile and asked,

doctor said Irwin's fever was caused by indigestion. What exactly have you been feeding him

"Irwin's my grandson, too. I

tone cold. "Do you think I'm as gullible as Irwin? That I'll believe whatever

heart skipped a beat. "I-I admit I gave Irwin some snacks, but I kept an eye on how much! How was I supposed

brow furrowed. "Didn't I warn you? Irwin's health has been fragile since birth. It's taken five years

stared at her,

bought the snacks herself! Lauren had even asked if Irwin was allowed to have them, and Rosita had insisted it

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