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

them made their way to the

her in.

...

Court. The judge's gavel hit the bench, marking the end of the case. The verdict: the plaintiff had won the lawsuit for sexual assault against

into the corridor, only to have

Attorney Wentworth!

thanking Stewart over and over as they bowed in gratitude. Stewart's eyes widened in surprise.

"This is my duty as your attorney. There's no need for

willing to help us-no one but you, Attorney

commanding in the courtroom, but outside of it, he'd never been comfortable with emotional

glanced over

credit. Attorney Wentworth only did what any good lawyer should do. The case is won-go

walked away toward his car, a sleek

inside, he pulled out his phone and saw several missed

the hospital-guess who

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