Stewart frowned. "What do you mean?"

Garry watched him, a faint, knowing smile at the corner of his lips. "I have someone here," he said, eyes never leaving Stewart's face. "And I think this person might be even more valuable to you than Rosita."

An hour later, Stewart finally emerged from the building.

Outside, Carl was being watched by several men in black suits; he hadn't been allowed to go in with Stewart. As soon as Stewart appeared, Carl rushed up to him. "Mr. Wentworth, how did it go?"

"We're heading home," Stewart replied, his voice cold and clipped.

Carl was caught off guard. "What about Ms. Lockwood?"

"She won't be coming back for at least three years." Stewart raised a hand and rubbed his brow, visibly exhausted. "Let's go."

Carl had a thousand questions, but seeing Stewart's worn expression, he didn't dare press for answers.

That same day, Stewart and Carl hurried back to Silveridge, barely stopping to catch their breath.

After a grueling, nearly twelve-hour flight, they landed back in Silveridge just after eleven in the morning.

As soon as they stepped out of the airport, Stewart insisted on going straight to the hospital. Carl didn't argue.

It was exactly noon when they arrived at the Women's and Children's Hospital. Stewart climbed out of the car and strode directly toward the maternity ward.

notice that Stewart hadn't been himself since meeting Garry —tense, distracted, on edge.

But Cedric didn't reply.

as

vanished in an instant

first to react, moving quickly

face was

to leave!" James snapped, balling his fists as if

through the tension.

turning to look at

bed, her striking eyes fixed on James. "Don't do anything rash," she said

he's done to you, how

and sighed. "But I do have questions for him. Let

aside. "Fine. Ask

her lips together, letting out a quiet breath before rising to stand off to the side. She knew there were some things only the people involved could truly work

turned to Briony, his gaze dark and inscrutable. "What do you want

cold and steady. "You

slightly. "How

tightened. So it was true-he really did have his own

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