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.

godfather, and besides Briony, no one knew how to care for Little Nina

Cedric Clarke would go with Mr.

search could even

others arrived at the hospital, Briony had already been moved out of the

explained she had a mild lung infection and a sprained ankle, but nothing too serious. She'd need a few

breathed a collective

Crystal to handle the

after, Briony was transferred to a private

mother lying in

couldn't hold back her

beside her,

bad cold on her trip, sweetheart. The doctor said she'll be fine after a few days

sleeps this long. Godfather, are you lying to me? I

off guard that she'd overheard their conversation. Guilt

and crouched beside Little Nina, softly ruffling her hair. His

Little Nina,"

gently. Your

work trip this time. It was a tough assignment,

went too fast in bad weather, and

at Ferdinand with huge, searching eyes. "So she wasn't taken by

her. "And even if there were bad guys, your godfather and I would have chased them off long ago. So there's

shaky breath and relaxed, her fears

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