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

on their way. Just hang

fine, but this boy-he seems to be suffering

"Understood!"

half an hour, the elevator finally came

open, Arnold was about to step in when a tall figure

to a knee and gripping her shoulders, his face

Briony stared, surprised.

Why was Stewart here?

she didn't

she replied

did Stewart

Briony so fiercely his face

expression darkened.

Vernon didn't respond.

a big boy

out and gently pulled at Vernon's

limp body slumped toward

face paled.

hurrying out of the elevator.

only passed out because of the elevator malfunction. Morally and practically, she had to follow

...

Vernon to

Thankfully, they'd gotten him there quickly, and after moving him to a room for observation, the doctor

so, the doctor recommended that Vernon's parents take him to see a child psychologist

often triggered by emotional trauma, and early intervention works

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