Chapter 6

Vera's desperate eyes haunted him. Why did his heart ache so?

The operating room light went out, and the doctor stepped out, sighing heavily.

"I'm sorry, we couldn't save the baby. Take care; you're young and have other chances," the doctor said.

Shawn's heart clenched with pain.

He suddenly recalled an autumn sunset walking hand in hand with Vera in the nearby park.

A small playground nearby echoed with children's laughter and shouts.

Vera watched the kids lovingly and blurted.

"You like them so much. Why don't we have one?"

Her cheeks instantly flushed bright red, and she gave him…