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."

wordless, his brow furrowed, the concern on

them made their way to the doors of the

and walked her in. The heavy doors

...

the case.

the corridor, only to have the victim's parents hurrying

Attorney Wentworth! Thank

knees, thanking Stewart over and over as they bowed in gratitude.

my

willing to help us-no one but

courtroom, but outside of it, he'd

over

soothing. "Really, you're giving us too much credit. Attorney Wentworth only did what any good lawyer should do. The case

Carl and walked away toward his car, a

his phone and saw several missed calls from Jason. Stewart frowned, then returned the

voice urgent and loud. "Finally! You have no idea who I just ran into at the hospital-guess who was in the OB-GYN wing?" Stewart paused, a strange

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