Chapter 5

The next morning, the doctor confirmed that the bleeding had stopped and the baby was stable for now.

Before I left, she reminded me again to rest, avoid unnecessary physical strain, and return immediately if the bleeding came back or the pain worsened.

Maya handled the discharge paperwork.

The night before, she had already gone back to my house and collected the suitcase I had packed, along with a few things I used every day.

So when we left the hospital, I did not go home.

I went straight to her place.

Maya had cleared a drawer and made room…