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.

children, could watch them grow up with her own eyes, could

down Briony's face, but her heart brimmed with

alive. That was

the family reunion from the doorway, feeling

well enough to leave the hospital, he knew it would be time for him to quietly

20th. Ten days since Briony

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

very well. At this rate, you'll be able to leave the hospital before

heart soared

cautioned, "you'll still need to rest at home for a few more

the jaws of death; Briony took every

listened carefully to his

glanced around. "Where's Stewart

how much Stewart had done for Briony and the kids. It felt natural

illness. Whatever had happened ween them in the past, it was time

health improved, Stewart seemed

Ellsworth hadn't seen much of

business, I

wasn't sure. A few days ago, she'd overheard Stewart on the phone, talking

That was

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