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Briony pressed her lips together, not in the mood to deal with Stewart right now

Still, she had to admitif Stewart hadn’t helped, Stella wouldn’t have been rescued from Garry so quickly

Stewart stopped right in front of her, dark eyes fixed on her face. Why aren’t you going in?” 

It doesn’t make any difference if I wait here,Briony replied quietly

Is it because you saw me?” 

Briony said nothing

Stewart didn’t press further, just gave a faint, wry smile. Stella’s a fightershe wants to live. You don’t have to worry too much. I’ll get going.” 

With that, he stepped past Briony and walked away

She didn’t acknowledge him, but his words settled her nerves a little

As long as Stella survived, that was all that mattered

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The surgery dragged on until eight that evening

Finally, the lead surgeon emerged and announced that the operation had been a success

At the news, Scarlett and Ableson broke down in each other’s arms, weeping with relief

Cedric Clarke hugged the surgeon, barely able to contain his excitement. He kept thanking him again and again

Briony, however, kept her distance

She watched everything from afar, tears slipping down her face in silence

When Stella was wheeled out, her head was wrapped in thick bandages and an oxygen mask covered her face

The lively, spirited girl she’d known was now lying quietly and motionless on the hospital bed, almost unrecognizable

Briony longed to go to her, to reach out and hold herbut she couldn’t bring herself to take a single step forward

James tried to encourage her. Why don’t you go see her, just for a moment?” 

Briony shook her head. Scarlett’s already been through enough, I don’t want to upset her any further.” 

James let out a sigh. I can tell you’re blaming yourself. But none of this was your fault.” 

Briony didn’t respond

That night, Stella was transferred to the intensive care unit

The surgery had gone well, but the surgeon warned that it might be several days before Stella woke up

Over the next few days, Ableson and Scarlett barely left the hospital. Briony called Cedric Clarke every day to 

check on Stella’s condition

Cedric, meanwhile, had resigned from Lockwood Hospital and taken a position at Horizon Health Institute

Lockwood Hospital had been thrown into chaos after Quentin’s downfall, with the board fighting for control

Cedric was one of Northborough’s bestknown oncologists. He’d only joined Lockwood in the first place 

because of Stella

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Now, after everything Quentin had done to Stella, there was no way she could return to Lockwoodand Cedric saw no reason to stay, either

The rainy season finally ended. The air turned fresh and dry, and summer warmth crept into Northborough

On a bright, sunlit morning, Stella finally woke up

A week had passed since her surgery

The timing was almost uncanny

Ableson and Scarlett had stayed by Stella’s side around the clock, but just the night before, Scarlettworn out by exhaustionhad come down with a fever

Worried about passing anything to Stella, Scarlett went home to recover, with Ableson insisting on going with 

her

That left Cedric Clarke to keep watch over Stella

So, when Stella’s eyes fluttered open, the first person she saw was Cedric

And then, something even stranger happened

Stella had lost her memory

She’d forgotten everyoneexcept the man she saw when she woke: Cedric Clarke

When news broke that Stella had woken up, Scarlett and Ableson rushed straight to the hospital

Scarlett, still sick, wore a surgical mask and stood in the doorway, afraid to get too close to her daughter

Ableson went in, standing by the bed and greeting her softly. Star, it’s Dad.” 

But Stella barely reacted. Her bright, starlike eyes never left Cedric Clarke

The adoring look she gave Cedric made Ableson frown with jealousy

He turned to Cedric, frustrated. What’s going on with Star?” 

Cedric sighed. Dr. Joyner has amnesia.” 

At this, both Scarlett and Ableson were stunned

The lead surgeon ran more tests. Apart from the memory loss, Stella was recovering remarkably well

As for her amnesia, the surgeon explained that head trauma often causes temporary memory losssometimes it resolves with time, but in rare cases, it can be permanent

When Briony arrived at the hospital, she met Scarlett and Ableson just as they stepped out of the room

Ableson glanced anxiously at Scarlett

Scarlett’s brow furrowed

Briony greeted them quietly. Mr. and Mrs. Joyner.” 

Bryn.” Scarlett looked at her through reddened, tired eyes above her mask. She sighed, voice trembling. There’s something I want to say to you.” 

Briony’s hands clenched at her sides. Of course.” 

They stepped onto a small balcony outside the ward

Scarlett faced her, expression grave. Bryn, I’m sorry. I’m a motherthere’s nothing in this world more important to me than my child’s health and safety.” 

Briony’s lashes fluttered. She nodded. I understand, Mrs. Joyner.” 

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Please, don’t blame me.Scarlett took Briony’s hand, her own trembling. Star doesn’t remember anyone but Dr. Clarke. Maybemaybe this is just fate.” 

A lump formed in Briony’s throat

She wanted to say yes,but the word wouldn’t come out

Her eyes burned. She ducked her head, tears running silently down her cheeks

Scarlett’s voice broke. I am so sorry, Bryn. You’re a good person. If Star ever remembers you, I won’t stand in your way. But if she never does” 

I understand,Briony said quickly, nodding hard. Mrs. Joyner, I understand.” 

Scarlett, crying, gave Briony a quick embrace before turning away and leaving

Briony slowly crouched down, hugging herself tight, burying her face in the crook of her arm as her shoulders shook with silent sobs

Chapter 241 

Regretting the wife

Regretting the wife

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