“I’lle to the hospitalter,” she offered.


    Brian sighed.


    “Not now.


    Reporters are swarming the ce.


    Safer for you to stay put.


    ”


    The news had hit like a bombshell, instantly painting them the viins.


    Brian pictured the media frenzy if she showed up at the hospital now.


    Given her pregnancy, the stress posed a risk to her health.


    Rosalynn picked up on his thoughts, plunging her back into a contemtive silence.


    “Brian,” she finally ventured, a tremor in her voice, “Noemi will be alright, won’t she?”


    Unease coiled in her stomach.


    What if the worst happened?


    Though innocent, her presence had undeniably triggered the events.


    In a worst-case scenario, wouldn’t she be deemed responsible for Noemi’s death if Noemi didn’t survive?


    Could Brian truly lead a happy life with her while carrying such a burden?


    Brian, sensing her distress, reassured her, “Rosalynn, as I mentioned before, don’t overthink things.


    Just stay at home.


    Trust me, I’ll handle everything.


    ”


    His steady voice,ced with a quiet strength, was hard to resist.


    Rosalynn pressed her lips together and sighed.


    “Remember to call me when Noemi wakes up.


    ”


    “Absolutely.


    ”


    The phone call ended, leaving Rosalynn adrift in a sea of anxieties.


    Her phone kept buzzing non-stop with messages from worried friends and numerous unknown numbers, possibly due to her contact details being leaked.


    With a frown, she muted the device.


    A knock on the door startled her.


    “Rosalynn, are you in there?”


    It was Gail’s voice.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    Taking a deep breath, Rosalynn opened the door.


    “Mom.


    ”


    Gail’s face was etched with worry.


    “Rosalynn, did you see the news? About Noemi…”


    “Yes, Mom.


    I just spoke to Brian.


    Noemi’s still in surgery.


    ”