Chapter 5

I had shut the door on my heart, the one I'd once entrusted to Oscar with all my love and trust.

The quiet and warmth of the room enveloped me, my nerves finally loosening as exhaustion crashed over me like a tide.

I left the lights off, sitting quietly on the edge of the bed in the dark, my hand gently covering my swollen belly.

With the warmth of my palm, the little life inside seemed to sense my sadness and stirred softly.

The presence of the baby made my earlier, cold words, "Why would I keep your baby?" feel…