Natalie lowered her eyes.

Does that mean that if anything goes wrong, the baby will die?

As if reading Natalie's mind, Sally placed her hand on her shoulder and said, “Don't worry. The baby's going to be fine. Don't overthink it, okay? Trust the doctors; they're professionals.”

Natalie gave her a bitter smile.

After all, there was nothing else she could she do but trust them.

“The baby's a boy, right?” Natalie asked hoarsely.

Sally smiled and answered, “Yes, that's right. Why don't you pick a name for him?”

Natalie mulled over it. “Connor and Sharon had nicknames when they were younger, so I'll give him a nickname too. His shall be... Anders. The name means strong, and I hope that he'll grow up strong.”

“Anders. It's a nice name with a nice meaning.” Sally nodded. “What about his official name?”

“His official name...” Natalie wrung her hands. “Once Shane is back, we'll have him name the boy. He has already missed out on naming Connor and Sharon. I'm sure he has been anticipating this baby.”

“But Mr. Shane...”

looked at

on Sally's lips. “You're right.

at her baby before closing them. “Let's go back to the

him for a little longer?”

be impossible

back then.” Sally sighed before walking behind her and pushing

and the two

they rushed forward, grabbed Natalie's hand, and started sobbing.

ruffled their hair. “I'm awake now, so you should be delighted

kids sniffled and mumbled to her that

took

have news of Shane, Mr. Campbell?” Natalie asked, her eyes fixed on him,

shook his head. “I'm sorry, madam. But I haven't

was disappointed to hear

had found Shane, Sally

want to see him regardless of whether he's alive or...” Natalie's throat clamped up, and her voice cracked.

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