"I heard Attorney Wentworth doesn't take on cases easily, but five years ago he suddenly agreed to defend me. I admit, I've always been curious about that."

Briony's heart skipped a beat, but she kept her expression calm. "Honestly, I barely know him. My advisor introduced us back then, and Attorney Wentworth only agreed to help as a personal favor to my mentor."

Julia nodded in understanding. "I see. Well, now that I'm finally out, I was thinking we could pick up a thank-you gift and visit him in person to express our gratitude."

Briony panicked and blurted out, "That's really not necessary!"

Julia looked puzzled. "Why not?"

Briony scrambled for an excuse. "I already sent something, and my advisor mentioned that Attorney Wentworth doesn't like to be disturbed by people outside his circle."

Julia nodded. "Oh, well, if that's the case, never mind then."

Relieved, Briony said her goodbyes to Julia and headed to City Hall.

10:30 a.m.

Briony had been waiting inside City Hall for nearly two hours.

Stewart still hadn't shown up.

She'd called him three times, but each call went unanswered.

Her patience was running thin.

a fourth time, her

her tone sharp with irritation. "Stewart, are

the hospital," Stewart replied coolly. "Irwin's throwing a fit and insists on seeing you. He won't calm down. You

ten. Can't you come

Click.

hung up on

phone, so angry she could barely

thought, she decided to go to the

just have to drag him out

room, Briony knocked

door opened almost

doorway, his voice neutral.

glanced at him, offering

raising an eyebrow before stepping

walked into

pulled the

to Briony's side. "He says he wants your homemade

situation. She tugged at Irwin's

second he heard her voice, Irwin

"You finally came! I missed you so

hug him. "Sorry, sweetheart. Mom's just been a little busy these

her and immediately made his request. "Mom, can you make your special

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