The hospital was a whirlwind of chaos. As soon as Chloe stepped out, she made a beeline for the maternity ward. She gently cradled the newborn, tears streaking down her face nonstop. It was as if she didn't realize she could cry this much until now. Deep down, perhaps,

she sensed that Linda wouldn't pull through. A sudden clarity washed over her.

Linda had spoken so much, shed so many tears. She appeared so alive, but in truth, it was just a brief flicker before the end. Regardless, Chloe needed to see the child. Just as she reached the emergency room door with the baby in her arms, it swung open. Lucas rushed over, panic in his voice, "How is Linda?" The doctor's face was somber. After what felt like an eternity, he finally said, "Antonio, I'm so sorry for your loss."

Chloe stood there, stunned. The baby, as if sensing the gravity of the moment, let out a sudden wail. It felt like something seared right through Chloe's heart, leaving a painful void. She couldn't fathom feeling this shattered.

machines had all gone silent, the heart monitor showing nothing but a

lay there, so still,

over to the bed, gently laying the baby beside Linda. She spoke softly, "Linda, it's your baby. Can you open your eyes and

his distance to give her space. The baby reached out a tiny arm, brushing against Linda's

ached with confusion. She had been so angry, harboring such resentment. Linda had hurt her deeply, almost

memories

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