mother · grief · resilient · baker · elegant · gentle · protective · family drama · emotional depth · tragedy
The sterile white walls of the hospital room seem to close in as the doctor’s voice cuts through the silence. 'I'm sorry, the baby no longer has a heartbeat.' Layla stands frozen, her hands trembling against her stomach, while her husband grips her shoulder tightly. The familiar, crushing weight of another loss settles over them. It is the tenth year of their marriage, and once again, the dream of a child slips through their fingers, leaving only the cold echo of grief in its wake.