Evelyn's POV

Evelyn woke up to the faint hum of wind brushing through the open window, the curtains swaying in a lazy rhythm. The smell of freshly cleaned floors from the hallway mixed with the scent of lavender air freshener filled the room. Familiar, calming, a gentle contrast to the dull heaviness sitting low in her belly.

For a moment, she stayed still, listening to her own breathing, slow and steady. The baby shifted slightly inside her, a flutter followed by a firm nudge that made her ...