"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.

about to call him a fourth time, her phone finally rang-Stewart

her tone sharp with irritation. "Stewart, are you

throwing a fit and insists on seeing you. He won't calm down. You should

ten. Can't you come over so we can finalize the

Click.

up on

phone, so

a moment's thought, she decided to go to

come, she'd just have to drag him

hospital room, Briony

opened almost

in the doorway, his voice

at him,

reacted to her coldness, only raising an eyebrow before stepping

walked into

had pulled the covers

moved to Briony's side. "He says he wants your homemade soup. Also,

resigning herself to the situation. She tugged at Irwin's blanket.

second he heard her voice, Irwin threw

he cried, delighted. "You finally

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

and immediately made his request. "Mom, can you

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