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...”

at her with determined eyes. “He's definitely

Sally's lips. “You're right. Mr. Shane will

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

him for a little longer?” Sally

ache. If I keep doing this, I'll have another mental breakdown. It'll be impossible to rest well to recover then. I won't be able to stop myself from thinking about how I'm the one who made Anders end up

before walking behind her and

and

Natalie awake, they froze. Then, they rushed forward, grabbed Natalie's hand, and started sobbing. “Mommy,

right now, stop crying.” Natalie ruffled their hair. “I'm awake now, so you should be delighted instead. Why are you crying? Be

sniffled and mumbled

them, Silas took a step forward.

of Shane, Mr. Campbell?” Natalie asked, her

sorry, madam.

darkened. Although she was disappointed to hear that, it was nothing

Sally would have told

for him. I want to see him regardless of whether

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