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

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

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

Briony's lashes fluttered. "Could I

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

I'll do

cut in, her voice urgent. "Have

forgotten. "I remember. But I have to save

across her face. "But

this." Briony's voice was resolute. "Nothing matters more than saving

women, sensing there was more going on than

...

Inside Stella's office.

led Briony to sit beside her. “Pregnancy makes your bone marrow unstable. Even if you're a match, you won't be allowed to

stared at the floor. "Then I'll go through with the procedure first, and

body

furrowed in

you're scared. But you need to take a breath and think this

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

at her. "Thank

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