Some transplant patients experience darker skin for a while, but it's only temporary.

"Oh!" Little Nina didn't understand the medical talk, but she said earnestly, "As long as Mom is healthy and doesn't get sick, it doesn't matter if she has a few dark spots! In my heart, Mom will always be the most beautiful."

Briony was moved. She reached out to gently touch her daughter's round, cherubic cheek. "You're such a sweet girl, Nina."

"Mom." Little Mario tugged on Briony's finger.

Briony looked down at her son, ruffling his hair. "Mario, Mommy's home."

Mario's brows knitted in worry. "Mom, does it hurt?"

Briony smiled, her eyes growing misty. "It doesn't hurt, sweetheart. When I think of you and Nina, nothing hurts at all."

Little Mario stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her. "I love you, Mom."

He wasn't one for words; just those three simple little words were enough to bring tears to Briony's eyes.

Stewart set Mario down.

Nina rushed over too, throwing her arms around Briony.

Briony gathered both children into her embrace, pressing kisses to the tops of their heads.

them grow up

but her heart brimmed

was alive. That

watched the family reunion from the doorway, feeling both relieved and quietly

it would be time for him

20th. Ten days since Briony left

to the cottage to check Briony's pulse, his expression bright with good

rate, you'll be able to

soared

you're discharged," Dr. Ellsworth cautioned, "you'll still need to rest

the jaws of death;

listened carefully to his

Ellsworth glanced around.

the past weeks, everyone had seen how much Stewart had done for Briony and the kids. It felt natural now to think of him

He'd never left Briony's side through her illness. Whatever had happened ween them in

Stewart seemed to

seen much of

new business,

few days ago, she'd overheard Stewart

hadn't asked. That was

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