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.

of them entered, and Briony and Kendal sat

a hospital, and no one

of warm water and handed it to

before Stewart excused himself to the kitchen to make some

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

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

recognized the look in Stewart's eyes when

Briony didn't

the time

better was

health is the only thing that matters right now. Everything else can wait-don't you

"How's my

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

more than the way a person looked

Kendal by her mother's side, Briony

To find someone like Kendal at

My mom is almost like a child these days; I don't want

as an elder, could hardly bear to hear

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

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

calmer she acted, the

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

in surprise, then smiled

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