Chapter 26: Emma’s pain

Emma sat in the dimly lit hospital room, her eyes fixed on her son Henry as he slept peacefully in the hospital bed. His chest's steady rise and fall brought her a small measure of comfort amidst the chaos of their situation. She brushed a strand of hair away from his forehead, her heart heavy with worry and exhaustion. The sound of the door opening pulled her attention away from Henry, and she looked up to see Richard, her lawyer, stepping into the room. His presence brought a sense of urgency to the quiet space, and Emma's heart quickened with anticipation of what he had to say. "Emma," Richard said gently, his voice low but determined. "Given what happened with Henry, I think it's best to move somewhere else." "I can't believe I let him stay there this long. I must be the worst mother to have worked the earth." Emma nodded, her mind already spinning with the implications of his words. She knew that staying in the same place would only invite further trouble from her mother-