Lustful Eyes
How could she possibly expect me to hold and love that fragile baby?
But, once again, I didn't question her. I carefully reached out and took the small bundle from her weak hands. I didn't even know if it was a boy or a girl.
"It's a girl. Your baby sister."
I stared down at her. My mother passed me a warm, knowing smile and said nothing more. I only looked at the tiny, fragile life resting in my arms. She was so incredibly small. Her fingers, her feet, her face, and even her little nose were so delicate. I instantly remembered my brother's traumatic childhood. She reminded me of the bitter, cold upbringing Liam and I had been forced to endure.
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