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

voice was heavy. "But the situation was urgent, and

"Stewart's powerful. If he wants to fight for custody, Bryn doesn't stand a chance. So even

"Professor Grant, please don't worry-this has nothing to do with you. If

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

expression resolute. "I

was wheeled out of surgery,

for a doctor friend at a private

being pestered by Irwin, and finally

Lauren was out in the yard, keeping Irwin

little balcony, a psychology book cradled in her hands,

phone buzzed-Quentin

up, stepped inside, and shut the glass

Her voice was gentle, but her

a threatened miscarriage," Quentin said, his tone flat. "Stewart rushed her to our hospital. The

widened. "Stewart knows she's