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.

Looking up at

mother's overall health is quite weak. Radiation or chemotherapy would be extremely tough on her. The best

Briony's lashes fluttered. "Could I be

is guaranteed," Dr. Clarke said gently.

right, I'll do

Stella cut in, her voice urgent.

"I remember. But

etched across her face. "But

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

Clarke looked between the two women, sensing there was

...

Inside Stella's office.

the door and led Briony to sit beside her. “Pregnancy makes your bone marrow

stared at the floor. "Then I'll go through with the

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

furrowed

you're scared. But you need to take a breath and think this

I've already scheduled the compatibility test, and Dr. Clarke has

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255