She couldn't bring herself to say the last few words.

"Mr. Delaney is going to pull through, you have to believe that," Stella said softly, squeezing her hand in reassurance. "And remember, you've got two little ones on the way. Try not to get yourself too worked up."

Briony lowered her gaze, resting her hand gently on her stomach.

“James took that bullet for me,” she whispered. "The gun was aimed straight at me."

"Did you see what the shooter looked like?" Stella asked.

Briony shook her head. "It all happened so fast, and he was wearing a cap and a mask. I couldn't make out anything about him."

"Dr. Clarke already called the police. According to the security footage, the guy was working for someone he was after you," Stella said, voice tense.

Briony's expression hardened. "Someone who can get their hands on a firearm in this country isn't just some average street criminal."

Stella lowered her voice. "Do you think it could be... the Kensington family?"

Briony shook her head. "I don't know. But honestly, with the way the Kensingtons are these days, I doubt they'd spend that kind of money just to get rid of me. If they really wanted me gone, they wouldn't have waited until now to make a move."

"Then could it be Rosita?" Stella ventured.

Briony frowned, clearly troubled by the thought.

Dr. Cedric Clarke stepped in,

ask Briony a

a planned attack—no question about it—and the shooter had

was no ordinary case. The police had

Briony with obvious concern. "Ms. Kensington, how

a glance with Stella,

Clarke out the door. "You've got enough on your plate.

outside, the door shutting with a

of relief. She walked over to Briony's bedside and lowered her voice. "Good thing I was with you when you passed out—I kept an eye on everything, wouldn't let the nurses interfere. So, your medical

nodded, her face

a moment, she said, "Star, I want to go

was taken aback for a second, then realized what

to go to the chapel there and pray

me to

here and keep an eye on things. I'll be back

ICU, and with his family

have someone familiar staying

promise me you won't

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