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.

was right there in her

all her strength to find her voice. Looking up at

certainly possible," Dr. Clarke replied, "but your mother's overall health is quite weak. Radiation or chemotherapy would be extremely

lashes fluttered. "Could I

a good match, but nothing is guaranteed," Dr. Clarke said gently. "You should

I'll do

in, her voice urgent.

forgotten. "I remember. But I have to save

etched across her face.

to talk me out of this." Briony's voice was resolute. "Nothing matters more than

Clarke looked between the two women, sensing there was more going

...

Inside Stella's office.

can't be a donor while you're pregnant." Stella locked the door and led Briony to sit beside her. “Pregnancy makes your

I'll go through with the procedure

"After the abortion, your body

brow furrowed

need to take a breath

her hand reassuringly. “I'm right here with you. I've already scheduled the compatibility test, and Dr. Clarke has sent a request to the

at her.

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