Chapter 659

Briony started to stand, but Kendal quickly said, "No need to get up, really. We're all family here no need for formalities."

Hearing that, Briony let her politeness drop.

Still, as she looked at Kendal, her feelings were mixed.

Judging from his expression, it seemed he hadn't yet received word of

Ferdinand's death.

Stewart walked over and handed some medicine to Briony. "Here, take this first."

She accepted the cup and drank it all in one go, lowering her gaze.

Stewart unwrapped a piece of hard candy and offered it to her.

Briony took the candy and placed it in her mouth.

Stewart took the empty cup from her hands.

Kendal watched from the side, a gentle smile in his eyes.

It looked like these two-once married-had finally made peace.

Since Kendal had taken the trouble to visit her as an elder, Briony felt she should at least invite him inside.

She stood and welcomed Kendal into the house.

The three of them entered, and Briony and Kendal sat together near the sofa.

and no one was

poured a glass of warm water and

pleasantries before Stewart excused himself to the kitchen to

kitchen, then turned back to Briony. "So, are

out for each other as friends," Briony replied with a faint smile. "He's helping take

look in Stewart's eyes when he glanced at

Briony didn't seem to have

the time for

better was what

health is the only thing that matters right now.

nodded. "How's my mom doing

won't put it down for a second these

the way a

side, Briony knew she had nothing to

so much in her life. To find someone like Kendal at her age—it was as if fate was

please

I honestly don't know how much time I have left. My mom is almost like a child these days; I

bear to

matter how hard it gets, you can't give up. Medicine's come a long

not giving up. It's just... we both know this disease has a very low survival rate. There are things I have to say while I still can. Of course I want to live. I'm a mother too—I can't bear to

and the calmer she acted,

gently, "Would you like me to check your

in surprise, then smiled softly.

she couldn't bring herself to

emerged from the kitchen just as Kendal was

he could be involved in

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