Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

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."

mean you should risk everything like this. If Stewart discovers the truth, you won't just lose your job-you'll be facing a

heavy. "But the situation was urgent, and I couldn't think of any

Bryn doesn't stand a chance. So even if it costs me my career, I have to

Grant, please don't worry-this has nothing

I know what you're like. Just be ready to face

her expression

was wheeled out of surgery, Stewart and Cedric were already

already arranged for a doctor friend at a private

by Irwin, and finally escaped to her room, claiming

the yard, keeping

a psychology book cradled in her hands, enjoying a rare

phone buzzed-Quentin

and

big brother." Her voice was gentle, but her eyes were

tone flat.

Rosita's eyes widened. "Stewart knows she's