Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

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

find her voice. Looking up at Dr. Clarke, she asked, "Is there a chance for

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

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

but nothing is guaranteed," Dr.

I'll do

your mind?!" Stella cut in,

hadn't forgotten. "I remember. But I have to

across her

don't try to talk me out of this." Briony's

sensing there

...

Inside Stella's office.

the door and led Briony to sit beside her. “Pregnancy

go through

not that simple," Stella sighed. "After the abortion, your body will need time to recover before you're eligible

brow furrowed

But you need

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

up at her. "Thank