CHAPTER 159 A WHOLE.

As they held each other, the hospital room faded away, and all that mattered was the love they shared. Michael felt her warmth, her gentle touch, and her loving gaze. He knew in that moment that she was back, that she was alive, and that their family was whole again. The days that followed were a blur of joy, tears, and gratitude. Her recovery was slow but steady, and Michael was by her side every step of the way. Lily kept sleeping repeatedly after her meals, she had to feed on artificial milk since her mom wasn't too sound to breast feed her properly. As they navigated the ups and downs of rehabilitation, Michael realized that their journey had taught him a valuable lesson: that love was the greatest medicine, that hope was the strongest anchor, and that family was the greatest blessing of all. One day, as they sat on the couch, playing with the baby I'm a stroller, Madison turned to Michael and smiled. " Michael took her hand, his heart full of love. "You're home now," he said.