Chapter 426

Ferdinand tightened his hold around her, his arms drawing Briony closer.

"Gifford, get us to the hospital."

"Yes, sir!" Gifford answered crisply.

With Briony in his arms, Ferdinand climbed into the SUV. The black Hummer sped off into the distance.

Just then, a shout echoed from the deck-"Hurry! Mr. Wentworth's in shock!"

Cedric Clarke's eyes widened in alarm. He bolted back toward the yacht.

At the hospital, after Briony was rushed into the emergency room, Ferdinand immediately called James.

It wasn't long before James arrived, bringing Little Nina and Crystal Marlene with him.

Last night, news had come from Mr. Seven-he'd finally tracked down the location of Stewart's private yacht.

Mr. Seven had sent out his own vessel and arranged for his men to accompany Ferdinand and James on the search for Briony.

Originally, James was meant to join Ferdinand out at sea that day. But Little Nina hadn't spoken to her mother in days and had spent the previous nights tossing and turning, plagued by nightmares of her mom crying.

By the next day, Little Nina had developed a low fever.

Briony, no one knew how

they decided Ferdinand and Cedric Clarke would go with Mr. Seven's men, while James stayed behind

could even begin, Stewart's yacht unexpectedly

and the others arrived at the hospital, Briony had already been moved

a mild lung infection and a sprained ankle, but nothing too serious. She'd need a few days of observation and

collective sigh

to handle the paperwork for

Briony was transferred to

mother lying in the hospital bed, eyes

hand, she couldn't hold back her

beside

"Your mom just caught a bad cold on her trip, sweetheart. The doctor said she'll be fine after a few

are you lying to me? I overheard you

off guard that she'd overheard their conversation. Guilt washed over

beside Little Nina, softly ruffling her hair.

Little

gently. Your mom

this time. It was

on went too fast in bad weather, and she ended

at Ferdinand with huge, searching eyes. "So she

if there were bad guys, your godfather and I would have chased them off long ago. So there's nothing to be

a shaky breath and relaxed, her fears

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