Chapter 409 Biological Mother

Melanie woke up from a nightmare.

In the dream, she and the boy were trapped in thick smoke, unable to find a way out. She kept coughing until she coughed herself awake.

"It's okay... I'm here..."

The voice that entered her ears was, surprisingly enough, Jeffrey’s voice.

Melanie was startled. She opened her eyes abruptly, and indeed saw that familiar face. Tears welled up in her eyes. "I'm not dreaming, right? Is it really you?"

She reached out to touch his face.

"It's me... I'm here..."

Jeffrey held her hand in return, looking at her tearful eyes. His eyes were crimson as he frowned in worry.

"What happened?"

Seeing Jeffrey, Melanie instantly found a pillar of support. She calmed down, and her first reaction was to reach for her belly.

"The baby?"

"The baby is fine."

Jeffrey gently covered her slightly cool fingertips, warming them. "Don't worry, he's very well."

"But I inhaled a lot of smoke..." Melanie still had doubts.

"The doctor said he's developing we