Briony opened her mouth, wanting to speak, but her throat was so dry that the words caught, dissolving into a fit of coughing.

The nurse hurried over, poured her a glass of water, and helped her drink through a straw.

After a few small sips, Briony's throat felt much better. She couldn't wait any longer. "Are the kids here too?" she asked, her voice hopeful.

"They are!" The nurse smiled, understanding exactly how much Briony missed her children. "I'll go downstairs and let them know you're awake. I'll tell them to bring the kids up so you can see them."

"No—please, wait..." Briony stopped her, panic in her voice. "I don't want them to see me like this. I'll scare them..."

The nurse paused, caught off guard by Briony's concern.

Just then, the door to the hospital room swung open.

Stewart entered, followed by Cedric Clarke and a few other doctors.

"Well, look who's finally awake-our miracle patient!" Cedric joked as he strode in, his tone light and easy. "I was just telling Stewart that if you didn't wake up soon, I'd have to shake you and tell you some incredible news myself."

Briony's eyes grew misty. "I already know," she said, her voice trembling with emotion.

Stewart came to her side, his voice warm and steady. "Bryn, the donor was admitted today to get ready for the procedure. Cedric and his team will start prepping you for the transplant. You're going to get better."

swept through Briony, her tears spilling over. "While I was asleep, were Little Nina and little Mario

"But they really miss you. Little Nina had a few rough nights—she's

sniffed, trying to

the donor and Briony were cleared for the transplant. The day she was moved to

Everyone was there.

to understand what leukemia was, but they knew their mom was about to go into a big, special room. The grown-ups had explained

the hospital bed as they prepared to wheel

and friends gathered around, each

was overwhelmed with

do it!" Little Nina

Mario's voice rang out, clear

Mom! Be : "We're waiting for

with

heads. "I promise, I'll fight with everything

behind the kids, watching

She met his gaze.

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