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.

barely above

brow

of them made their way to the doors of the operating room. James stopped

arm and walked her in. The heavy doors

...

Municipal Court. The judge's gavel hit the bench, marking the end of the case. The verdict: the plaintiff had won the lawsuit for sexual

into the corridor, only to have the

you, Attorney Wentworth! Thank

and dressed in plain clothes, fell to their knees, thanking Stewart over and over as they bowed in gratitude. Stewart's eyes widened in

steady but gentle. "This is my

willing to help us-no one but you, Attorney Wentworth..." The mother's

but outside

glanced over at

Wentworth only did what any good lawyer should do. The case is won-go home and take care of your

Carl and walked away toward his

out his phone and saw several missed calls

"Finally! You have no idea who I just ran into at the hospital-guess who was in

on the

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