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.

fiercely protective. Almost overnight, posts smearing Briony

Stewart, having weathered the storm of rumors stirred up by clickbait accounts, had already stepped

only Briony remained, mired in

phone switched off, completely unaware of the storm raging

arrived after her shift to keep

it from her—at least until Briony was safely through and recovering. Then, she'd find the right moment to

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

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

eyes

back. She asked quietly, "Are you sure about

Stella's worried gaze and managed a bitter smile. "We've come this far, Star. Why ask

Just like her.

suffered enough to know she could never let her own child go

maybe it was time to be the selfish, heartless

was a price to

heart aching. She knew Briony didn't lack love for the twins- she just feared she couldn't give them the

more, linking arms with Briony as they walked into the operating room

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