Stella handled Briony's hospital admission first, then led her to the ward to change into a hospital gown.

Once Briony had changed, they went through a series of routine checkups.

The test results would be ready in half an hour.

That wait felt endless. Briony stood by the window, silent and still.

Stella and James kept her company, quietly staying nearby without intruding.

Thirty minutes ticked by before the results finally arrived-everything was normal, and she was cleared for surgery.

At that moment, a message came from the operating room: they were ready.

"Bryn," Stella called softly, "it's time. We should go to the OR."

Briony's lashes fluttered as she slowly turned around.

Stella walked over and wrapped her in a gentle hug. "Don't be nervous. I'll be right there with you," she reassured her.

Briony's reply was barely above a whisper. "Okay."

brow furrowed, the concern

their way to the doors

Briony's arm and walked her in. The

...

bench, marking the end of the case. The verdict: the plaintiff

corridor, only to have the victim's

you, Attorney

plain clothes, fell to their knees, thanking Stewart over and over as they bowed in gratitude. Stewart's eyes widened in

steady but gentle. "This is my

of Northborough willing to help us-no one but you, Attorney Wentworth..." The mother's

the courtroom, but outside

over

us too much credit. Attorney Wentworth only did what any good lawyer should do. The case

left the comforting to Carl and walked away toward his

his phone and saw several missed

into at the hospital-guess who was in the OB-GYN wing?" Stewart paused, a strange

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