TMUW 79: Dismiss

I stared blankly at the ceiling, listening to the machine's rhythmic sounds beside me that iritates me.

I begged to reschedule the hearing, but the court didn't grant it. I had no choice but to choose between witnessing the hearing or risking my baby's life.

The thing was, I don't really know what happened after everything went black, my body gave out even before we reached the hospital.

I was alone in the room, with no signs of anyone else. I tried to find Noah with my eyes but couldn't, so I returned my gaze to the ceiling.

I gently touched my belly. I felt no fear. I don't know why, but I felt complete. It didn't seem like anything was missing; I hadn't lost my baby.

Though, if anything had happened to my child, I don't know what I would do to Lucas. He was the root of all this chaos. No one should be blame but he.

I looked toward the door as it opened. Moments later, Bernadette walked in.

She gave me a small smile. "I brought you some fruit for our baby, she need to be heal