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.

fine when he

he come home like

Lauren could finish, footsteps echoed from

Stewart was coming down.

Both women fell silent.

walked into the living room, his dark

Her

and probing, as if he could

asked, "Stewart, is

by indigestion. What exactly have you been feeding him these past

replied, her eyes darting away. "Irwin's my grandson, too. I would never just let him

his tone cold. "Do you think I'm as gullible as Irwin?

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

brow furrowed. "Didn't I warn you? Irwin's health has been fragile since birth. It's taken five years to get him this far-he

stared at her,

snacks herself! Lauren had even asked

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