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.

the report was right

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

Radiation or

Briony's lashes fluttered. "Could I be

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

I'll do

cut in, her voice urgent. "Have you forgotten

But I have

worry etched across her face. "But

Briony's voice was resolute. "Nothing matters more

two women, sensing there was more

...

Inside Stella's office.

Stella locked the door and led Briony to sit beside her. “Pregnancy makes your

floor. "Then I'll go through with the procedure

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

furrowed in

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

scheduled the

at her.

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