I Had Barely Finished Holding My Son’s Newborn Baby When a Nurse Pulled Me Aside and Whispered, “That Isn’t the Child He Left With”
“Yes.”
They looked at each other.
Then Julian said:
“If she wants.”
Correct.
She was not a supporting character obligated to appear for my emotional closure.
Two days later, after her own discharge and rest, Marissa agreed to a video call.
Thirty-two.