Chapter 12: Maya

After sixteen grueling hours of labor, the room fell silent, followed by a sharp, piercing cry.
"She's small, but she's a fighter," Dr. Evans smiled, placing the tiny, five-pound baby on Claire's chest.
Claire wept as she touched her daughter's tiny fingers. She named her Maya. Holding her child, Claire felt a profound, unbreakable strength wash over her. The Vales were not taking this child. Never.
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