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 he took

did he

finish, footsteps echoed from

Stewart was coming down.

Both women fell silent.

living room,

breath hitch. Her

and probing, as if he

smile and asked, "Stewart, is there

fever was caused by indigestion. What exactly have you been feeding

eyes darting away. "Irwin's my grandson, too. I

"Do you think I'm as gullible as Irwin? That

beat. "I-I admit I gave Irwin some snacks, but I kept an eye on how much! How was I supposed to know his stomach was so sensitive he'd get

Irwin's health has been fragile since birth. It's taken five years to get him this far-he can't just eat

at her,

asked if Irwin was allowed to

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