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

all her strength to find her voice. Looking up at

overall health is quite weak. Radiation or chemotherapy would be extremely tough on her. The best option is a

Briony's lashes fluttered. "Could I be a

match, but nothing is guaranteed," Dr. Clarke said gently. "You should get tested for compatibility

right, I'll

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

remember. But I have

etched across her

this." Briony's voice was

two women, sensing there was more going on than

...

Inside Stella's office.

Briony to sit beside her. “Pregnancy makes your

I'll go through with the procedure

body will need time to recover before

furrowed

you need to

I've already scheduled the compatibility test,

looked up at her. "Thank you,

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