"Are you satisfied now?"

　　Daniel's voice on the other end of the call was hoarse and tinged with exhaustion.

　　I froze, unsure of how to respond. He pressed on, his tone sharp and accusatory. "The baby is gone. Does that make you happy?"

　　The implication stung—it was as if he were blaming me for their loss.

　　"Chloe is still alive, isn't she?" I retorted, my voice edged with sarcasm.

　　Daniel exhaled sharply, his frustration ...