Chapter 5

I asked, "What if the baby I'm carrying is Austyn's, and Valda's isn't? Would you regret it then?"

I was looking forward to that day. Without waiting for their answer, I stood up and walked out under their escort to the hospital.

The moment the baby was gone, I broke. Tears came uncontrollably. 'Why is it so painful to give up a child I haven't even wanted anymore?'

When I woke up, two people were standing at my bedside, crying so hard they didn't even notice me stirring.

It was only when a passing nurse stopped that they realized. "You…