CHAPTER 3: THE CHILD WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
CHAPTER 3: THE CHILD WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
The footsteps shifted closer to the bed.
I could see shoes stop just inches away from my face.
The doctor crouched.
“I’ll need confirmation before we proceed with removing the newborn.”
Removing.
Not transferring.
Removing.
My chest tightened so hard I thought I would scream.
Then Emily did something I didn’t expect.
She dropped a small toy onto the floor on the other side of the room.
It rolled loudly.
The doctor stood up. “What was that?”
Silence.
Then Linda snapped, “Check under the bed.”
My entire body froze.
Emily squeezed my hand harder.
And then—
From the hallway, a new voice called out:
“Stop right there.”
May you like
A man’s voice.
Sharp. Controlled. Familiar.
