Riley’s face burned with embarrassment as she turned to Sister Margaret, the head nun at the convent, who was still smiling warmly despite the commotion Alistair had caused. Her heart pounded as she tried to formulate an apology.
"I’m so sorry, Sister," Riley began, her voice shaking slightly. "I didn’t know he would come here and say all that. I... I—"
Before she could finish, Sister Margaret raised a hand gently to stop her, her serene expression unbroken. "Riley, my dear," the nun said with a chuckle, "you have nothing to apologize for. I’ve already heard everything."
Riley blinked in confusion. "You… you have?"
Sister Margaret nodded. "When you first approached us, you were very open about your life, your struggles, and even about Baby Sam. I’ve known all along about your connectio
