Days passed. Kate went to see Ara every day. She had to remain under observation until the baby could be stabilized. Like Kate, Bastien also went daily. Sometimes Kate would leave as soon as Bastien arrived, and other times he would stay. He sat silently on the couch, staring at his phone, pretending he didn’t exist. Just hearing Kate’s voice made him happy.

—Kate, your belly is getting bigger.

—Yes, my baby moves a lot, especially at night. Like now—look, touch. —Ara placed her hand on the belly and felt the baby move.

—Wow, yes, she moves a lot. —Kate smiled and noticed Bastien looking at her with the same love as before. Ara, always trying to bring them together, said:

—Bastien, touch your daughter, she’s moving. —Without hesitation, Bastien stood up, placed his hand on Kate’s belly, and knelt down.

—Hello, little one, it’s Daddy. —Hearing his voice, the baby moved more strongly. Bastien’s eyes filled with tears—he had missed this so much. Kate looked away, not wanting to look at h