Briony started to stand, but Kendal quickly said, "No need to get up, really. We're all family here no need for formalities."

Hearing that, Briony let her politeness drop.

Still, as she looked at Kendal, her feelings were mixed.

Judging from his expression, it seemed he hadn't yet received word of

Ferdinand's death.

Stewart walked over and handed some medicine to Briony. "Here, take this first."

She accepted the cup and drank it all in one go, lowering her gaze.

Stewart unwrapped a piece of hard candy and offered it to her.

Briony took the candy and placed it in her mouth.

Stewart took the empty cup from her hands.

Kendal watched from the side, a gentle smile in his eyes.

It looked like these two-once married-had finally made peace.

Since Kendal had taken the trouble to visit her as an elder, Briony felt she should at least invite him inside.

She stood and welcomed Kendal into the house.

and Briony and Kendal sat together near

all, this was a hospital, and no one was fussing over

a glass of warm water and handed it to

a few pleasantries before Stewart excused

the kitchen, then turned back to Briony. "So,

looking out for each other as friends," Briony replied with a faint smile.

look in Stewart's eyes when he glanced

Stewart still cared, but Briony didn't seem

the

was

face carefully. "Your health is the only thing that matters right now.

"How's my

she's taken up embroidery and won't put it down for a second these days." At the mention

the way

Briony knew she had nothing

endured so much in her life. To find someone like Kendal

is almost like a child these days;

elder, could hardly bear to hear

and your kids need their mother. No matter how hard it gets, you can't give up.

very low survival rate. There are things I have to say while I still can. Of course I want to live. I'm a mother too—I

at her, and the calmer

moment, he offered gently, "Would you like me to check your pulse? I

paused in surprise, then smiled softly.

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