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The story unfolds with Lara Smith in a state of panic, believing her baby has been stolen, as evidenced by the abandoned teddy bear in the empty crib. The narrator, caught in this chaotic scene, reveals an unexpected connection to the nursery, hinting at deeper mysteries and unforeseen responsibilities. The tension and urgency of the situation set the stage for a gripping narrative about motherhood, loss, and the unraveling of secrets.

A mother experiences a heart-wrenching moment when she discovers her baby is missing from his crib, prompting a frantic search filled with confusion and despair. Her husband's chilling revelation that they do not have a baby plunges her into a psychological turmoil, raising questions about reality and her mental state. The narrative explores themes of loss, motherhood, and the fragility of sanity, as the protagonist grapples with her emotions and the shocking truth of her situation.

"Time of death..." the doctor said.I won't forget that moment I looked over at Ellie-the paleness of her once rosy cheeks, the blue hue coating her perfect lips-the woman I had been with since we were five years old. My wife. My best friend...and the mother to our newborn baby girl.You promised me we would be together forever, I wanted to tell her. She gave me her forever, I told myself. Her forever just ended at twenty-five."You need to say your goodbyes..." the doctor said.How do I say goodbye to the one person in my life I could never say goodbye to?My body is numb, and my heart hurts. Hurts like someone just ripped it out of my chest. Which is ironic..."We are going to remove her heart now, Hunter. It was her wish to donate," the doctor said.She never told me this.She never told me another woman would carry on with her beating heart. She never told me this woman knew me but wouldn't let me know her.She never told me if I should follow her heart, or if I should follow mine.She knew. She could have told me...