She went to the hospital to give birth, but the doctor burst into tears when he saw the baby.

She went to the hospital to give birth, but the doctor burst into tears when he saw the baby.

“Where is the baby’s father?”

Emily’s expression changed immediately.

“He’s not here.”

“I need his name.”

“Why?” she asked, her voice tightening. “What does that have to do with anything?”

The doctor looked at her, and there was something heavy in his gaze—something old, something painful.

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