Regretting The Wife He Threw Away

Lorna could read his expression all too well.

She bent down and said softly to little Mario, "Go on in and see your father."

Little Mario nodded obediently and pushed the door open himself.

Cedric Clarke closed the door behind him.

Lorna asked, "How's he doing?"

Cedric Clarke gave a weary sigh and shook his head.

A frown creased Lorna's brow.

Glancing at his watch, Cedric Clarke said, "I'll head back for now. Try to talk to him again. I'll come by tomorrow."

"Alright," Lorna replied.

Once Cedric Clarke had left, Lorna opened the bedroom door and stepped inside.

Stewart was half-sitting up in bed, his left hand tucked under the covers, an IV still taped to the back of his right hand.

Little Mario was sitting quietly by his side, focused on a puzzle in his lap—small, still, and perfectly well-behaved.

Stewart gazed at his son, his eyes gentle.

It was a peaceful, almost tender scene.

Lorna approached the bed and said in a calm voice, "Dr. Clarke's left."

Stewart gave a soft response, then reached out to ruffle his son's hair. "Mario."

Mario looked

I trust. You should listen to her from now

Little Mario nodded dutifully.

things she needed to discuss with Stewart, but

Carol to take

only Stewart and Lorna were

a

everything that had happened on

been making

then," Lorna said, just as serious. "But judging by Barrie's recent actions, it's clear-they know you were involved in the 'Grey Operation' all those

frown deepened

concern etched on her face. "Could it have been Garry? Do you

"He's got

etely reckless."

Lorna rubbed her

hiding in the shadows, and you're out in the open, Stewart. I'm afraid things aren't looking good for you this

Stewart coughed again.

said, his dark eyes narrowing. "But I won't let anyone else get

who he meant,

"Rosita's in no shape to help anymore. That leaves me. Let's set a date and

Westenmar.

rushed back to the

had called: Irwin was

seen him, but Irwin was still out

stood by the

covered by

burning red, lost in fever dreams.