Silveridge Women's and Children's Hospital

Briony was in the emergency room. No one knew exactly what was happening.

Ten minutes before landing, she'd started having severe abdominal pain, with some light bleeding. The flight crew had radioed ahead, arranging for an ambulance to be waiting on the tarmac.

As soon as the plane touched down, Briony was rushed straight to the hospital.

James stood frozen outside the tightly closed doors of the ER, his face etched

with worry.

Carney and Gwendolyn White arrived just as the doors swung open.

The three of them hurried to meet the doctor.

Dr. Warren spotted Gwendolyn and gave her a reassuring nod. "Mrs. Winslow, try not to worry. There was a little bleeding, but the baby's alright for now. Briony's condition is a bit unusual, though. We'll need to keep her here for a few days, monitor her closely, and make sure everything stays stable."

All three let out a collective sigh of relief.

James leaned against the wall, his legs suddenly weak now that the immediate crisis had passed.

He exhaled shakily. "For a second, I thought I was going to lose my goddaughter."

When Briony woke up, she was already settled in a private suite.

Carney, Gwendolyn, and James were all there, watching over her.

as she stirred, Gwendolyn rushed to her side. "Bryn, how are

shook her head gently.

paused, then asked, "Is the

pretty run down. You'll need to stay in

belly. "Did

waiting for the bloodwork results," Gwendolyn told

finished speaking, the

Warren entered, holding a folder. "Your

looked up immediately. "What

count,

and Carney both frowned at

"Is that something serious? What could

Briony. "Are you feeling

replied. "My stomach's fine. I just feel...

you taken any medication recently?" Dr.

her

Warren murmured, frowning over the report. "There's also a slight chromosomal anomaly, but it's right at

"No," Briony answered.

mused. After a moment, she asked, "Have you worn any jewelry made with crystals

the crystal necklace Irwin had given

suddenly, she realized-something about this whole episode felt

have been exposed to something harmful?

were to keep getting exposed, it could cause real, lasting damage. Try to think carefully-do you have anything at home that might emit radiation? Or have you been anywhere

pregnant. I'm a restoration

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