Cedric Clarke looked at Stewart with a weary sigh, helplessness etched across his face.

He couldn't help but think-when a woman makes up her mind, she can be downright terrifying.

To fake something as serious as a hysterectomy... This was full-blown medical fraud.

For a moment, Cedric felt utterly lost.

Had he made the right choice today?

If this ever blew up, knowing Stewart's personality, he'd be the first to go after Stella.

And then, Stella would be staring down a medical malpractice lawsuit.

But it was too late to turn back now. All he could do was take things one step at a time.

Inside the emergency room, Briony's condition had finally stabilized.

Director Grant stood by, his face grave as he fixed Stella with a stern look. "Star, this is reckless. Do you realize how serious the consequences will be if anyone finds out?"

"I'm sorry, Professor Grant-I know I shouldn't have done it, but..." Stella's eyes reddened as she glanced at Briony, still unconscious on the surgical table. "Bryn's been through enough. I can't stand the thought of her being trapped by Stewart just because of these twins."

Stewart discovers the

situation was urgent, and I

wants to fight for custody, Bryn doesn't stand a chance. So even if

worry-this has nothing to do with you. If it comes out, I won't drag you

Grant sighed and shook his head. "Forget it. I know what you're like. Just be ready

her expression resolute.

was wheeled out of

Grant had already arranged for a doctor friend at a private clinic to take Briony in, so she

pestered by Irwin, and finally escaped

the yard, keeping

balcony, a psychology book cradled in her hands,

buzzed-Quentin

got up, stepped inside, and shut the glass

Her voice was gentle, but

Quentin said, his tone flat. "Stewart rushed her to our

widened. "Stewart knows

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