I Didn’t Mean to Divorce You
My mother’s hand flew to her mouth, her eyes wide, and my father’s face softened, a mixture of pride and disbelief etched in every line.
“Laura,” my mother said, her voice trembling, “my baby girl… you did it.”
I smiled weakly. “Mom… Dad…"
They approached slowly as if afraid to break the fragile reality of my existence. My mother leaned down and kissed my forehead gently, then reached for the baby with careful hands, letting me watch as she held him for the first time. My father stood beside them, his eyes glistening, hand brushing lightly over the baby’s tiny arm.
“You’re safe,” my father said softly. “You’re both safe.”