Chapter 111

Stella handled Briony's hospital admission first, then led her to the ward to change into a hospital gown.

Once Briony had changed, they went through a series of routine checkups.

The test results would be ready in half an hour.

That wait felt endless. Briony stood by the window, silent and still.

Stella and James kept her company, quietly staying nearby without intruding.

Thirty minutes ticked by before the results finally arrived-everything was normal, and she was cleared for surgery.

At that moment, a message came from the operating room: they were ready.

"Bryn," Stella called softly, "it's time. We should go to the OR."

Briony's lashes fluttered as she slowly turned around.

Stella walked over and wrapped her in a gentle hug. "Don't be nervous. I'll be right there with you," she reassured her.

was barely

off to the side, wordless, his brow furrowed, the concern on his face

to the doors of the operating

her in. The heavy

...

the bench, marking the end of the case. The verdict: the plaintiff

out into the corridor, only to have the victim's

you, Attorney Wentworth! Thank

their knees, thanking Stewart over and over as they bowed in gratitude. Stewart's eyes widened in surprise. He rushed forward, helping them

steady but gentle. "This is my

one but

was eloquent and commanding in the courtroom, but outside of it, he'd never

over

Attorney Wentworth only did what any good lawyer

comforting to Carl and walked away toward his car,

several missed calls from Jason. Stewart frowned,

have no idea who I just ran into at the hospital-guess who

grip on the steering

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