Ferdinand tightened his hold around her, his arms drawing Briony closer.

"Gifford, get us to the hospital."

"Yes, sir!" Gifford answered crisply.

With Briony in his arms, Ferdinand climbed into the SUV. The black Hummer sped off into the distance.

Just then, a shout echoed from the deck-"Hurry! Mr. Wentworth's in shock!"

Cedric Clarke's eyes widened in alarm. He bolted back toward the yacht.

At the hospital, after Briony was rushed into the emergency room, Ferdinand immediately called James.

It wasn't long before James arrived, bringing Little Nina and Crystal Marlene with him.

Last night, news had come from Mr. Seven-he'd finally tracked down the location of Stewart's private yacht.

Mr. Seven had sent out his own vessel and arranged for his men to accompany Ferdinand and James on the search for Briony.

Originally, James was meant to join Ferdinand out at sea that day. But Little Nina hadn't spoken to her mother in days and had spent the previous nights tossing and turning, plagued by nightmares of her mom crying.

By the next day, Little Nina had developed a low fever.

James was her godfather, and besides Briony, no one knew how to care for Little Nina better than he did.

would go with

even begin, Stewart's yacht unexpectedly

others arrived at the hospital, Briony had already been moved out

doctor explained she had a mild lung infection and a sprained ankle, but nothing too serious. She'd need a few days of observation and IV antibiotics, but if nothing else came up, she'd

breathed a collective sigh

sent Crystal to handle the

Briony was transferred

in the hospital bed, eyes closed, an

couldn't hold back

beside her,

mom just caught a bad cold on her trip, sweetheart. The doctor said she'll be fine after a few days of medicine and rest. There's

when Mom gets sick, she never sleeps this long. Godfather, are you lying to me? I overheard you and Crystal talking-you said Mom was

froze, caught off guard that she'd overheard their conversation. Guilt washed

walked over and crouched beside Little Nina, softly ruffling her hair. His warm gaze met her tearful

Little Nina,"

Your mom was

trip this time. It was a tough assignment, and the

in bad weather, and she ended

up at Ferdinand with huge, searching

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