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

and no one was fussing

warm water

pleasantries before Stewart excused himself

kitchen, then turned back to Briony. "So, are you two

replied with a faint smile. "He's helping take care of me for

the look in Stewart's eyes when he glanced at

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

now wasn't the time for

was what

her face carefully. "Your health is the only thing that

my mom

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

showed love more than the way a person looked

side, Briony knew she

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

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

an elder, could hardly bear to hear her

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

survival rate. There are things I have to say while I still can. Of course I

at her, and the calmer she acted, the heavier

gently, "Would you like me to check your

paused in surprise,

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