She knelt down slowly, her fingertips tracing the black-and-white photograph of Mary set into the gravestone.

"Mary, the hospital called this morning. They said the baby's out of danger. In a few days, she'll be well enough to come home. Don't worry, I'll raise her as my own. You don't have to fear she'll be alone in the world-I promise, I'll love her like she's mine..."

In the photo, Mary's smile bloomed, vivid and full of life.

Briony gently brushed her fingers over Mary's eyes. "Oh, Mary... You left us so suddenly, you didn't even get to meet your little girl. When she's a bit older, I'll bring her to visit you. I promise."

After she returned from the cemetery, Briony fell ill.

A low fever left her drifting in and out of sleep for two days.

During that time, Kendal stopped by, brought her some medicine, and even performed acupuncture to help her recover.

Two days later, Briony's fever broke.

On the third day, it was time for Lori to come home from the hospital.

Carol, a professional nanny, had already discussed things with Briony. From now on, Carol would help take care of Lori.

Early that morning, Briony and Carol went to the hospital together to bring Lori home.

a list of instructions and had Briony sign the discharge papers. Just like that, Lori

tiny baby, and already she'd

and warm in Briony's arms,

into Stewart

the bundle in her arms, gave him a polite nod, then carried Lori inside without another

tightened on the car door

arms, waved a quick goodbye

the driver's seat,

in her lap. Little Nina and

she asked, "Mom, whose baby

name is Lori. From now on, she's going

Little Nina looked up in surprise. "We were only gone a few days, and now we

piped up, "If Mom's the same, the dad must be the same

us the whole time! When

Briony was speechless.

like Lori's story would take a little

in preschool now. Briony knew that, if she explained things carefully, they would

heaven to become a star, and she'd left Lori behind. From now on, Lori would be part of their family, and as her big brother and sister, it was

Mario listened closely

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