Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 71

When Briony returned to the hospital, it was already past ten.

Gina was making up the bed, and looked up in surprise when Briony walked in. "Ms. Kensington? I thought you weren't coming tonight."

Julia, sitting up in her hospital bed, gave her a curious look. "Bryn, what brings you here so late?"

Briony stepped inside and closed the door behind her. "I think I left my coat here."

"This one, right?" Julia handed her the down jacket from the side of the bed. "The weather forecast says there's going to be a big snowstorm. You need to stay warm."

Briony took the coat and nodded. "I will. Thanks, Mom."

"If there's nothing else, you should get home and rest.” Julia squeezed her hand gently, frowning. "Why are your hands so cold? Are you feeling sick?"

Briony managed a faint smile. "No, it's just winter. My hands are always cold this time of year."

Julia was quiet for a moment, then suddenly said, "Bryn, Christmas Eve is only five days away."

Briony paused, caught off guard, then gave a helpless little laugh. "I've been so busy lately, I completely lost track of time."

Julia held her daughter's hand and sighed. "You've been running back and forth between work and the hospital. I bet you haven't even had time to prepare for the holidays, have you?"

then admitted, "Not really. I'll try to find some time to go shopping in the next few

me come with

can't leave the

I know I need treatment, but I still want to spend Christmas like everyone else!" Julia shot her a look. "Are

at a loss

had convinced her to

"I'll talk to Dr.

Clarke is such a

as she left the room, Briony reached into her

still there. She breathed a quiet sigh of relief, glanced back

morning, Briony was back at the

what needed to be considered

on everything. "Your mother's still not quite ready for surgery. According to her

out for a few hours today? She'd love to get

fine. A change of scenery might do her

"She's stable right now, but you'll need to keep her warm, and she shouldn't be out alone. Watch out for crowds and make sure she wears a mask, just

his

car was finally fixed. The dealership had called that morning and delivered the car right to the hospital for

She changed into her clothes, practically dragging Briony out

a scarf around Julia's neck and handed her a hat and mask. "Dr. Clarke said you