Start anew

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Marco Ashlyn had been in the hospital for a week now, and still, there was no sign of labor. However, according to the doctor, our baby could arrive at any time soon. We were just waiting, holding our breath for that one moment that would change everything. Throughout that week, I did my best to stay by her side. I made a conscious decision to turn a new leaf, not just for Ashlyn, but for the sake of our unborn child... and perhaps, for the peace that Ashley never got. I noticed something different in my wife. She smiled more. She looked lighter. Happier. And for a moment, I allowed myself to believe that maybe... just maybe, I was doing something right for once. It was noon, and we were sharing a quiet lunch in her hospital room, chicken soup and rice in covered trays. The TV was play

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