Chapter 44

Today was the day James arrived in Northborough.

Briony's burn was nearly healed-she could finally drive herself again.

Now, she was behind the wheel of Stella's car, heading to the airport to pick up James.

Halfway there, her phone rang. It was Stella.

Stella didn't explain much, only urged her to get back to the hospital as quickly as possible.

A wave of dread crashed over Briony. Her heart dropped, and her eyelid twitched with anxiety.

She texted James, turned the car around, and sped toward the hospital.

As soon as she arrived, Briony rushed straight to Dr. Cedric Clarke's office.

He handed her a report, and she took it, hands trembling.

Acute leukemia. Advanced stage.

The words hit her like a bolt from the blue. Briony stared numbly at the paper, refusing to believe it.

report was right there in

took all her strength to find her voice. Looking up at Dr. Clarke, she asked, "Is

Dr. Clarke replied, "but your mother's overall health is quite weak. Radiation

transplant..." Briony's lashes fluttered. "Could I be

is guaranteed," Dr. Clarke said gently. "You should get

I'll do

your mind?!" Stella cut in, her voice urgent. "Have you forgotten your

forgotten. "I remember. But I have

worry etched across her face.

of this." Briony's voice was resolute. "Nothing

there was more going on than

...

Inside Stella's office.

the door and led Briony to sit beside

at the floor. "Then I'll go through with

that simple," Stella sighed. "After the abortion, your body will need time to recover before you're eligible

brow furrowed

I know you're scared. But you need to take a breath

you. I've already scheduled the compatibility test, and Dr. Clarke has sent a request to the marrow

at her. "Thank

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