As these thoughts crossed my mind, I couldn’t help but stare at my babies in the stroller. The pain in my heart intensified.

I wasn’t scared of death itself, but the thought of its imminent approach frightened me because it meant that I wouldn’t be able to watch my children grow.

If only God could hear my prayers and just give me a couple more years to live.

Since the kidnapping of his child, John had upgraded the security system in his home. He ran extensive background checks on all of his staff, making sure that strangers could not infiltrate the Stovall residence again. This way, everyone in the house could finally let down their guard.

A week after my return, I caught wind that Rose had given birth. Since Nick and Rose had always treated me like their older sister, I knew I had to visit her.

Emma tagged along on my visit to the hospital.

“The baby’s so pretty. He looks just like you.” Rose’s son was born after a nine-month-long pregnancy, and he appeared much healthier than my twins. I was genuinely pleased for her.

“Thank you,” Rose rasped weakly as she sat against the headboard. She was being tended by an older lady who appeared to be the Harrisons’ maid.

busy

lowered her head as she bit her

busy he was, he should at least be there when his wife is giving birth. Mr. Harrison’s

Rose interrupted Margaret’s

hasn’t come by again since. He didn’t even arrange for someone to take care of you after the delivery and you had to beg me

she might add me to her rants as

organized person, so I couldn’t believe how careless he was when it came to Rose’s delivery. He really crossed the

so I was on

She’s been taking care of me since I was young, and I would feel uncomfortable if I had to deal with another stranger. That’s why I brought her here from the Walker residence. It has nothing to do

have more to say, but she zipped her

me. What about you? I heard you gave

change the topic. Since Rose didn’t want to talk about

was waiting for the elevator after leaving

about?”

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