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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...

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