Chapter 4

The child was out of danger, but still had to stay in the hospital for observation.

I was ordered to stay home, forbidden from going anywhere near the child.

I didn't sleep a wink that night, replaying every single detail of that day over and over in my head.

I knew deep down the real problem must be somewhere hidden from me.

At dawn, I quietly slipped into the kitchen.

I searched every nook and cranny, playing detective.

Buried deep at the bottom of the trash can, a small item wrapped in tissue caught my eye.

I carefully unwrapped the…