Chapter 48

Alistair

“The baby didn’t make it,” the doctor calmly meets my eyes, knowing he has broken my spirit and that nothing he says can change that, yet he apologizes, “I’m sorry for the loss of your daughter.”

Clara’s mother immediately falls down on the hospital floor with her hands going to her mouth. It’s as if she believes they can magically hold back the sob wanting to come out, but there’s no sto