BELLE

“My goodness, Belle! Why didn't you call me earlier?” Kara rushed into the ward, chest heaving like she had just finished running a marathon.

“Shush,” I placed a finger on my mouth, gesturing for her to lower her voice. “You'll wake them up,” I whispered.

Jordan was fast asleep on my legs when Jamie stirred on the bed. “Do you need something, baby?” I lurched forward, helping her to sit up.

“You look so tired, Mommy,” her tiny voice filled the air. “You can go ...