Dead at Heart
She couldn't think of anyone in Nacsall she'd treasure that deeply.
Jayson hesitated for a moment as he took in the sorrow on her face. Then, he said quietly, "It's a girl. As of today, she's six months old."
Ariel frowned slightly. "What do you mean?"
"She… she's our daughter."
For a moment, Ariel couldn't comprehend what he'd just said. It felt like something had struck her hard on the head. Her mind went blank, and she could barely process his words.
When she finally found her voice, it came out unsteady. "Our daughter? When did we… When did we have another child?"
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