"He wants Rosita for nothing more than revenge," Stewart said in a low voice. "As

for Irwin, that's because I haven't told him the truth yet."

Cedric Clarke hesitated for a moment before the realization hit him.

"You mean Garry still thinks Irwin is Randolph's son?"

"That's right," Stewart replied quietly. "At least until I get my son back, Irwin's parentage needs to stay a secret."

Cedric understood.

Garry was determined to take Irwin because he believed Irwin was Randolph's child.

Put simply, if Irwin wasn't Randolph's son, then in Garry's eyes, Irwin would be worthless.

And if Irwin lost his value, Stewart's chances of getting his own son back would plummet.

Suddenly, Stewart turned away, pulling a handkerchief from his pocket to stifle a cough.

Cedric stepped closer, watching his profile intently. "Are you still coughing up blood?"

Stewart clenched the handkerchief in his fist, his expression cold. "No."

"Don't lie to me, Stewart."

Cedric tried to snatch the handkerchief, but Stewart dodged him.

"Go home and look after the kids," Stewart said with a frown, clearly dismissing him. "I'm fine."

taking your

pressed his lips

reaction, was so exasperated he nearly lost

trying to kill

to know, Cedric," Stewart said, meeting his gaze with a steady

you sure

But let me remind you you have a son and a daughter now. Even if you don't care about yourself, you owe

responsibilities as a father aren't. For their sake, take care of

Stewart said nothing.

wouldn't sink in. Stewart

you

"Tomorrow."

days off and go with

"That's not necessary."

protested, "You're not fully recovered. If something happens, I need to be

be with me. Dr.

Cedric

didn't elaborate. "You'll find

grew more uneasy

asked him to look into

Mr. Seven delivered quickly.

the dossier

gone to Westenmar two weeks ago-just the

returned on the same

known she would be taking James to the airport and

could Stewart have known her

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