Jeffrey and his wife rushed over, too.

Inside the incubator, Jaden’s tiny, fragile body shifted slightly. He fought to breathe. He fought to stay alive.

Madam Hale dropped to one knee on the floor.

Staring at the little baby, tears in her eyes, she pleaded with her son. “Julian… why don’t you tell Fran? Jaden is her own flesh and blood. You can’t keep this from her forever. The Carter family is sending her overseas. What if… what if Jaden ...