Lahat ng Kabanata ng Lost Our Baby While He Delivered Hers: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 9

As soon as the call ended, I became painfully aware of how quiet my surroundings were. It felt like I'd been plunged into freezing water, and I could barely feel my arms and legs.Right then, a notification popped up on my phone. It was the photos from the photographer."Ms. Merritt, the edits on your maternity shoot are done. Let me know if there's anything you want changed. I hope you and your baby love them."I looked down at my completely deflated stomach, the light slowly fading from my eyes. Numb and dazed, I walked out of the hospital and took a taxi home.In the living room, a crowd was gathered around a baby, buzzing with excitement. One of Mason Crawford's buddies called out to me immediately. "Oh, Leah, you're back. Come see Vivian's little boy. He's seriously adorable."The moment he finished speaking, my mother-in-law, Mildred Torres, immediately chimed in with a sneer, "And where have you been off to? Did it not even occur to you to help out when Viv was having her b

Mason's breathing was unsteady as he raised his voice at me. "What did you mean by that? Leah, stop right there and explain yourself.""Exactly what it sounds like."Curling my fingers slightly, I turned to head to my room. Vivian tugged at Mason's sleeve. "Mason, is Leah mad? You should go comfort her. I can handle the baby on my own."Letting out a scoff, Mason sat back down. "There's no need to comfort her. She's just picking a fight for no reason."My steps faltered for a moment. When we first got married, he would notice even the slightest dip in my mood. He'd tell me he'd love me forever and find all sorts of ways to cheer me up.Now that he couldn't be bothered to comfort me anymore, that meant he just didn't love me as much anymore. Feeling drained, I collapsed onto the bed and drifted into a deep sleep.I didn't know how much time had passed since I got in bed, but my body felt incredibly heavy right then. Suddenly, I felt a large hand against my forehead.Mason sighe

"I don't believe this. How is this possible? How could it be over between us?"Mason's breathing grew labored, his fingertips turning white as he clenched the phone. He stared fixedly at that social media post. A whole month had already passed since it was posted.It suddenly hit him that I hadn't replied to a single message he'd sent over the past month. "No. No way."Mason swallowed hard. He called me over and over again, but there was still no answer.He immediately texted me between ragged breaths. Still, there was no reply.Mason stared at the screen in silence, feeling like there was nothing left inside him. He clutched his chest, his shoulders trembling uncontrollably.After what seemed like ages, he finally dragged his numb legs forward. "Home. I need to look for her at home. I'll find her. I can find her."He stumbled through the front door, only to find no sign of me inside. That was when it finally hit him—we were already divorced, and I had been gone for a month.He

The sharp smell of disinfectant filled my nose, and I wearily opened my eyes.As I looked around the familiar hospital room, I felt a pang of disappointment. Apparently, I didn't die this time either.A nurse came in with a tray and gently changed the dressing on my wrist. "Avoid getting this wet, don't lift anything heavy for the time being, and make sure you keep an eye on the wound."I pressed my lips together, turning my head as I spoke in a barely audible voice, "You people didn't have to save me."The nurse's hands paused for a moment before she spoke softly, "It's okay, ma'am. Everything will get better with time. I believe that day will come for you."I turned to look out the window. I smirked and said nothing more.I came to this place after the divorce. At first, life was fairly normal. I found an apartment and bought daily necessities.I thought that changing my environment would make things better. But as time went on, my emotions became harder and harder to control.

Mason's breathing faltered, his throat tightening as he nuzzled his chin against my palm.He choked out, "It's okay. Even if you don't believe me, it's fine. I'm here now, and I'll prove it to you little by little from now on."His eyes were red and bloodshot. Yet, all I felt in my heart was an indescribable bitterness.A flood of emotions overwhelmed me, and I couldn't stop scratching at my arms.My voice came out rough and strained. "Mason, you're a doctor. People always praise you for being compassionate. So why couldn't you have a little compassion for my baby?"Did you hate her? Did you not like her at all? Just like how my mom and dad never liked me? Tell me, is that it? Is it?"I cried until I could barely make a sound. As my arms and legs trembled uncontrollably, my shoulders shook violently.Mason held me tightly. He held me close against his warm chest, his voice betraying the fear he was feeling. "No, I love you. I really do. I miss her too. I dreamed that she was loo