Chapter 4 — A New Life Begins

Bridget

The faint cries pierced through the haze of exhaustion, a fragile and vibrant sound that brought tears to Bridget’s eyes before she even saw him. Her body trembled with elation and weariness, every muscle aching from the effort of bringing life into the world. But none of it mattered. The midwife gently placed the swaddled bundle on her chest, and Bridget felt her entire being realign.