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

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

a glass of warm water and handed it to

before Stewart excused himself to the kitchen to

then turned

friends," Briony replied with a faint smile. "He's helping take care of me

man himself, immediately recognized the look

was clear Stewart still cared, but Briony didn't seem to have the same

now wasn't the time

was what

is the only thing

"How's my mom

embroidery and won't put it down for a second these days." At the mention of Julia, Kendal's eyes

more than the way a

her mother's side, Briony knew she had nothing

like Kendal at her age—it was as if fate was finally

please don't tell my mom about my illness. They still haven't found a suitable bone marrow donor, and I honestly 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

hardly bear to hear her speak this

No matter how hard it gets, you can't give up. Medicine's

I have to say while I still can. Of course I want to live. I'm a mother too—I can't

her, and the calmer she

me to check your pulse? I

paused in surprise, then smiled softly.

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