CHARLOTTE’S POVMorning came, but it brought no relief and no news about Leo.I hadn’t slept a wink all night, no matter how much the nurses urged me to rest, no matter how much my mother begged.My body felt heavy, my mind numb. Inside, I didn’t even feel alive anymore.“Charlotte, dear, the baby—”my mom began softly.I didn’t even look up to meet her eyes.I brushed the tears from my face and carefully took the baby into my arms before she could finish the sentence.Mei sighed and went to sit on the couch, staring at me as if she had a lot to say but was afraid it might make me angrier.The nurses came in soon after, quietly checking my vitals and asking questions.“How are you feeling this morning, Mrs. Charlotte?” one of them asked gently, her face full of concern.I forced a small smile that didn’t reach my eyes but said nothing.They exchanged glances.“She’s okay… just worried,” Mei replied on my behalf.“Worried? Any pain? Any dizziness?” the nurse asked immediately.“No… not
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