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.

right there

voice. Looking up at Dr.

Clarke replied, "but your mother's overall health is quite weak. Radiation or chemotherapy would be extremely tough on her. The best option is a bone marrow

fluttered. "Could

are often a good match, but nothing is guaranteed," Dr. Clarke said gently.

right, I'll

in, her voice

forgotten. "I remember. But I have to

frowned, worry etched across her

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

sensing there was more going

...

Inside Stella's office.

led Briony to sit beside her. “Pregnancy

go through with the procedure first,

that simple," Stella sighed. "After the abortion, your body will

furrowed in

need to take a breath and think

I've already scheduled the compatibility test, and Dr. Clarke has

looked up at her.

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