CHAPTER 10 — THE LONGEST DELIVERY

CHAPTER 10 — THE LONGEST DELIVERY
Claire was rushed into a different hospital under federal protection.
Dr. Samuel Reed stood beside her.
"I'll stay."
Hours passed.
The delivery became complicated.
I waited outside the operating room, praying silently.
Then...
A baby's cry pierced the silence.
One cry.
Strong.
Beautiful.
Samuel emerged wearing a tired smile.
"Congratulations."
"You have a healthy granddaughter."
I couldn't stop crying.
Claire whispered as she held her baby,
"You'll never grow up afraid."
For the first time in years...
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She believed those words.
To Be Continued...