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.

reply was barely

to the side, wordless, his brow furrowed, the concern on his face deeper than

the doors of the operating room. James stopped

Briony's arm and walked her in. The heavy doors

...

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

stepped out into the corridor, only to have the victim's parents hurrying after

you, Attorney

dressed in plain clothes, fell to their knees, thanking Stewart over and over as they

my duty as your attorney.

one but you, Attorney Wentworth..."

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

glanced over

caught his meaning immediately and stepped forward, his tone soothing. "Really, you're giving us too much credit. Attorney Wentworth only did what any good lawyer should do.

Carl and walked

several missed calls from Jason. Stewart frowned,

answered immediately, his voice urgent and loud. "Finally! You have no idea who I just ran into at the hospital-guess who was in the OB-GYN wing?"

grip on the

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