*River POV* I knew mom was stuggling with this, and what she was saying now wasn't a secret to me. Liam had told me a long time ago about my birth parents and their tragic end when they sat me down to tell me I was adopted. That was probably the biggest thing I respected about my parents. They were as honest as they come, and never kept important secrets from us. No matter how much it hurts. However, right now, my heart was racing with anxiety because I was learning more about the story that they had protected me from. "Even after your birth mother woke up, your mom stayed with her. If Mel wasn't able to, your aunt Grace would be right there by her side. Gabby was a sweet woman, who was dealt some pretty crappy circumstances. She told Mel, that once she gave birth, she was going to hav

