Francesca was pale and unsteady, leaning on her mother’s arm as she eased herself into the car.

She stared blankly at the ultrasound report in her hand. It revealed something startling—she was carrying twins. During the last scan, one of the babies had hidden behind the other, evading detection.

Twins. A boy and a girl.

Indeed, her children were still here, a fragile miracle clutched close. But she had no intention of telling ...