Chapter 718

Vernon was, after all, just an eight-year-old boy. In this situation, Briony couldn't bring herself to stand by and do nothing.

She could see he was terrified of the dark-so much so, it bordered on a phobia.

And from the way Vernon spoke, it was clear that Xenia Cooper was extremely strict with him.

Briony thought of Stewart.

Cedric Clarke had mentioned before that Stewart's childhood had been just as harsh, thanks to Fiona Clarke.

Briony wrapped her arms around Vernon's trembling body, gently patting his back and speaking in a soft, soothing voice. "It's alright, sweetheart. The elevator's just having some trouble-they'll have it fixed soon, and someone's already on the way..."

Her voice was calm and gentle, echoing through the pitch-black, cramped elevator.

"I'm right here with you... you're not alone."

Gradually, Vernon's sobs quieted under her comfort.

He still clung tightly to Briony, his small body shaking.

Briony kept comforting him, softly humming a lullaby.

Little by little, Vernon's tense, shivering body began to relax in the warmth of her song.

About ten minutes later, there was movement outside.

"Ms. Kensington!"

called out, "I'm in

worry, Ms. Kensington. The repair crew is on their way. Just hang in there

seems to be suffering from claustrophobia. Please

"Understood!"

hour, the elevator finally came back to

about to step in when a tall figure in black rushed

straight to Briony, dropping to a knee and gripping her

Briony stared, surprised.

Why was Stewart here?

didn't

fine," she replied

did Stewart

Briony so fiercely his face was buried in her

darkened. "Vernon, let

Vernon didn't respond.

big boy

gently

body slumped

paled.

frowned, scooping Vernon into his arms and hurrying out of the elevator.

to her now, and Vernon had only passed out because of the elevator malfunction. Morally and

...

brought Vernon to Clarke

and after moving him to a room for observation, the doctor

recommended that Vernon's parents take him to see a child psychologist

often triggered by emotional

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