Chapter 98— The Long-Awaited News

(Point of View: Narrator)

The hospital buzzed with a tense, expectant silence, as if every white wall were holding its breath, waiting for a sign. That morning, Dr. Hall had entered the operating room with a confident stride, accompanied by his team. Sofía, with her white coat draped over her ever-growing belly, had followed him as far as she was allowed—observing, learning, mentally recording every step, though without intervening. She couldn’t stand for too l