Chapter 3

I passed out from the pain of natural labor.

When I opened my eyes again, my baby bump was gone.

Ethan sat by my bedside, his eyes full of guilt as he looked at me.

My voice was rough, barely holding on as I asked, "Where's the baby? Please, just let me see it—bring the baby to me."

Ethan's eyes were bloodshot as he clung to my hand, his voice trembling. "Luna... we lost the baby.

"The doctor said the cord got wrapped around its neck... The baby couldn't breathe and died before it was born."

I froze for a…