Gail shook her head, dismissing the concern.

“I’m alright. The years have rolled by. Tears and anguish are behind me. My heart goes out to the poor child, though. I regret not protecting her well and letting her meet such a tragic end.”

Rosalynn paused, caught by the last statement. The baby met a tragic end? Was she dead?

Rosalynn said with a tinge of disbelief, “Brian’s grandma told me you’ve suffered the loss of a child. How could such a tragedy occur?”

As Gail exhaled deeply, a somber tone enveloped her voice.

“During the celebration of my baby’s first month, my sister, who struggles with bouts of mental instability, accidentally took the baby. Tragically, she stepped into traffic, and a passing car struck her, leading to my baby’s death.”

As she recounted the painful memory, Gail’s eyes brimmed with tears.

and

weak smile and murmured her thanks, followed by an

own curiosity about whether Gail had witnessed the accident with her own eyes

maternity test could wait

continuing her baking, “Rosa, you and Brian appear to

her actions ceasing as she contemplated the truth

affection truly exist

never have procured a fake

silence, Gail probed gently, “Is there trouble between you two? If

was nurturing, inviting confidence like that of a maternal figure, coaxing

solemn nod, admitting, “Indeed. There was

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