Chapter 36

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The anonymous poster kept dropping bombshells-

They claimed that when Briony was born, a renowned priest predicted she was a bringer of misfortune, destined to bring tragedy to those closest to her!

*"The Kensington family sent Briony away to the countryside when she was just a year old, only bringing her back at eighteen. And what happened? Within four years, her father was dead-because of her! Thank God we've completely cut ties with Briony and her mother. Who knows how many more of us would have died if we'd let them stay!"*

The internet was stunned.

Wealthy families are notoriously superstitious, so most readers bought the story without a second thought.

Of course, besides the rubberneckers, Rosita's fans were the loudest. They openly attacked and cursed Briony, convinced she was after Stewart.

After all, Stewart-handsome, successful, from an impeccable background-was the very definition of the perfect man. According to the supposed insider from the Kensingtons, Briony was a scheming opportunist, and no way would she let someone like Stewart slip through her fingers!

It wasn't that they doubted Stewart's feelings for Rosita-they just didn't trust Briony at all.

Almost overnight, posts smearing

and Stewart, having weathered the storm of rumors stirred up by clickbait accounts,

only Briony remained, mired in the swamp

switched off, completely unaware of the storm

after her shift to

the online drama, but with Briony's surgery looming, she decided to keep it from her—at least

changed into a sterile hospital gown. Stella walked with her to

Grant-my mentor-will be leading," Stella said, holding Briony's hand tightly outside the theater. Her tone was gentle but resolute. "Dr. Grant is the best, Bryn. Just

her eyes downcast and

her friend's face, unable to hold back. She asked quietly, "Are you sure

"We've come this far, Star. Why ask now? Honestly, kids who grow up without love or expectations from their families

Just like her.

to know she could never let her own

it was time to be the selfish, heartless

price to

Briony didn't lack love for the twins- she just feared she couldn't give them the happy life they

said nothing more, linking arms with Briony as they walked into

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