The Saturday morning sunlight spilled through the hospital room’s window as Melissa sat on the edge of the bed, glancing around at the familiar faces gathered to see her discharged.
Damian was by her side, while Theresa held her baby close, standing beside her husband, Ethan, who gently held Pearl's hand.
Melissa felt deeply grateful. She turned to Theresa, her voice soft. “Thank you so much, Theresa, for taking care of Pearl while I was away. I don’t know what I would’ve done without you.”
Theresa’s face softened, and she offered a gentle smile. “Don’t mention it, Melissa. Pearl is like a daughter to me, too.”
Melissa’s gaze then shifted to Ethan, who returned her look with a kind expression. “And thank you, Ethan, for being such a support to Theresa. I know it must not have been ea
