Today was the day James arrived in Northborough.

Briony's burn was nearly healed-she could finally drive herself again.

Now, she was behind the wheel of Stella's car, heading to the airport to pick up James.

Halfway there, her phone rang. It was Stella.

Stella didn't explain much, only urged her to get back to the hospital as quickly as possible.

A wave of dread crashed over Briony. Her heart dropped, and her eyelid twitched with anxiety.

She texted James, turned the car around, and sped toward the hospital.

As soon as she arrived, Briony rushed straight to Dr. Cedric Clarke's office.

He handed her a report, and she took it, hands trembling.

Acute leukemia. Advanced stage.

The words hit her like a bolt from the blue. Briony stared numbly at the paper, refusing to believe it.

But the report was right there in her hands.

her voice. Looking up at Dr. Clarke, she asked, "Is there

Radiation or chemotherapy would be extremely

transplant..." Briony's lashes fluttered. "Could I be a

good match, but nothing is guaranteed," Dr. Clarke said gently. "You should get

I'll do

you out of your mind?!" Stella cut in, her

But I have

worry etched across her face.

of this." Briony's voice was resolute. "Nothing matters more

sensing there was more going

...

Inside Stella's office.

the door and led Briony to sit beside her. “Pregnancy makes your bone marrow unstable. Even if you're a match, you won't be

the floor. "Then I'll go through with the procedure

Stella sighed. "After the abortion, your body will need

furrowed

need to take a breath and think

here with you. I've already scheduled the compatibility test, and Dr. Clarke

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