Chapter 381

Serena's POV I pulled her closer to me, feeling her tiny heartbeat against mine. "Mommy will always be right here with you. Always." She hiccupped a few times, her sobs gradually subsiding. "Promise? And Daddy too? You won't leave each other? You'll both stay with me forever?" My smile felt strained, but I kept it in place for her sake. "Of course we will. We'll always be here for you." "Try to sleep a little more now," I murmured, stroking her hair. "Then we can go home." The doctor had already assured me that Rancy's condition wasn't serious. She wouldn't need to stay overnight—just some medication for a few days would do. Still, watching my baby girl lying in that hospital bed, her face pale and tear-stained, felt like someone was stabbing me repeatedly in the chest. After Rancy finally drifted off to sleep, her breathing deep and even, I motioned for Cedric to follow me into the hallway. As soon as the door closed behind us, I crossed my arms over my chest, ready for explanations.