Olivia's POV

Mia asked to spend some time with Ellen, suggesting they play on the balcony of my private hospital room. I allowed it, but my eyes never strayed far from my daughter, a protective instinct sharpened by the horrors we’d endured. Once they were out of earshot, I turned to Grace, my curiosity burning.

“Why are you offering to raise Ellen’s child?” I asked bluntly. Grace had discovered Nathan’s betrayal, yet she was willing to embrace the child born of his infidelity. It ...