Chapter 597

"Beth, the baby knows you!" Jenny exclaimed, genuinely surprised. Bethany glanced nervously at Ashley. "Can I hold her hand?" Ashley chuckled. "Absolutely. No worries. She's doing great now. You'd be able to hold her if you had fully recovered." As Ashley watched the long-awaited reunion between Bethany and her daughter, she felt a lump in her throat and her eyes started to tear up. Experiencing this moment of pure joy made her realize how rewarding her job at the women's and children's hospital was. As soon as Bethany got the green light, she reached out her finger to touch the baby's tiny hand. To her surprise, the baby instantly wrapped her little fingers around hers and crinkled her eyes into a sweet smile. "She's smiling! Look, she's smiling!" Jenny shouted, her voice bubbling with excitement. Overwhelmed by her emotions, she stepped behind Mateo and started to cry quietly. "What's wrong with me? This is such a happy moment, but I can't stop crying. I'm such a mess." Mateo k