199: NEED NO NONSENSE

LUKE'S POV We all stood there, waiting for the doctor's response. I was trying to figure out what this terrible news was, and I hoped it wasn't what I was thinking. The doctor hesitated before continuing, his eyes filled with sadness. "I'm sorry to say this, but your daughter has lost her baby. It appears that the fall caused her to miscarry." Veronica gasped, and Manuel covered his mouth in shock. I felt my heart drop to my stomach. "I'm sorry; we did everything we could," the doctor said softly. Veronica burst into tears, and Manuel hugged her tightly. I stood there, feeling a mix of emotions. Guilt, regret, and sadness consumed me. I should have been more attentive to Tiffany's needs; I should have been there for her. "Can we see her?" Veronica asked after composing herself. "Yes, but she's still very weak. She needs rest, and we'll be monitoring her closely," the doctor replied. We followed the doctor to Tiffany's room and saw her lying in the hospital bed, looking pale and