Chapter 2

Chapter 2

That night Mila was born kept replaying in my mind.

We were still a week from the due date. Callum had cleared his schedule, insisting on staying home with

me until the baby arrived. He’d been attentive and caring.

That evening, he’d just promised to cook dinner when his phone rang. “Important business,” he’d said, promising to return quickly.

I didn’t think much of it – I was feeling fine, and our housekeeper was there. I didn’t need constant

supervision.

usual evening walk in the backyard. But a loose board in the gazebo gave

the hospital. The doctors warned of severe hemorrhaging

family except Callum. But his phone kept going to voicemail. He never

die on that delivery

and gave

Callum was kneeling beside my bed, eyes wet with tears, voice shaking with

this up to you, Aria, and to our Mila,” he’d sworn.

the name himself. It meant “miracle” in some languages, but

was the perfect husband and father, doting on us both. I believed I’d made the right

Until now.

was nothing but a farce.

group continued their discussion, unaware

Mila, “Aren’t you worried about hurting your mom’s feelings by being so close to Sophie?”

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