Chapter 5

This was my revenge on Alex, too.

I didn't know how long I had been unconscious.

When I opened my eyes, Alex was sitting by the bed. He was unshaven, looking like he had aged ten years overnight.

"Lillian. Thank God."

"I was so terrified of losing you."

My trembling hand drifted down to my stomach. It was flat.

"The baby?" My voice was a raw croak.

Tears immediately spilled down Alex's face.

"You hemorrhaged. There were severe complications from early labor."

"He lived for a little while after he was born... but it was just too early. He didn't…