CHAPTER 26
“W-what?” I stuttered, staring at the small baby, covered up in a bundle of strikingly white clothes. I tried to work up an elated smile, but all I could feel was the air draining out of my lungs. Sweat formed underneath my armpits, my palms growing clammy. Even as she pushed the baby in my arms, I was only half alert as my brain tried to fight off the fuzzy feeling finding its way over my senses.
‘Isn’t he cute?” She prattled as she peered at the baby.
I was not sure whether it was the warm feeling of carrying that baby in my arms that got to me but I found my gaze dipping down to stare at him. His eyes were closed, his hands bunched up into a tiny fists. He looked so perfect and innocent that for once I felt all my insecurities and fears melt away. I wanted to s
