Chapter 5

"Don't take my baby away," I shouted.

In the darkness, I woke up suddenly from a dream of my previous life, sitting up in bed with my heart racing.

"Priscilla, it's all right now. Don't be afraid. You and the baby are both safe and sound. You gave us a big, healthy grandson. Just look at him."

My mom's gentle, loving voice rang in my ear. She came over, her wrinkled face beaming, cradling a chubby, fair-skinned baby and showing him off to me.

But I didn't hear a single word Mom said. My eyes were glued to the baby…