Mariko's POV
I didn't like to see Bella in the state that she was in. My ten minutes was done and I had to step outside of the room. My heart was heavy and there was a lump in my throat. I needed to be strong for her. I walked down the hallway towards the waiting area and it felt like I was in a zone, as if I just didn't have anything inside of me but this heavy weight of heartache.
I reached the waiting area, Maddie was still seated, she was reading a magazine. I saw her as beautiful as she is, she is carrying my baby and I will do anything to make sure that they are both okay too. I don't know if I can do anything like this again. I swallowed, trying not to break down again.
I sat down next to Maddie and she closed the magazine. She turned to face me, taking my hand in hers. "How is
