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.

three of them entered, and Briony and Kendal sat together near

hospital, and no one was fussing

poured a glass of warm water

few pleasantries before Stewart excused himself to the kitchen

watched Stewart disappear into the kitchen, then turned back to Briony. "So, are you two

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

look in Stewart's eyes

Stewart still cared, but Briony didn't seem to

now wasn't the time for

better was

health is the only thing that matters

my mom doing

it down for a second these days." At the mention of Julia, Kendal's eyes softened

than the

side, Briony knew she

in her life. To find someone like Kendal at her age—it was as if fate was finally making it

don't know how much time I have left. My mom is almost like a child these days; I don't want her to worry. If-if I do pass

as an elder, could hardly bear to hear her

how hard it gets, you can't give up. Medicine's come a

are things I have to say while I still can.

looked at her, and the calmer

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

in surprise,

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