Aaron stepped into view, his expression unreadable.
Ethan started demanding answers. Where was his wife? Where was the baby? What had happened here?
Aaron told him, calmly and clearly, that Lily and Madison were both in intensive care.
“I have to see my wife,” Ethan said, his voice cracking. “I have to see my baby.”
From her hospital bed, Madison watched through a video call as Aaron pulled out a thick stack of legal papers and held them out. Ethan caught them reflexively. His eyes dropped to the first page — and the color drained from his face.
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