Chapter 47

As Evangeline was discharged from the hospital, her heart swelled with both relief and apprehension. She wasted no time in gathering her belongings, packing the few clothes she had purchased with Jeremy's card. Alongside them, she carefully placed a twin stroller and a baby carrier.

That very night, shrouded in the cover of darkness, Evangeline silently made her way to Klein's residence. Her heart heavy with uncertainty. As she finally arrived at the gate, she gingerly placed a baby basket upfront, carefully nestling the sleeping Xander within its confines and tenderly covered him with blankets.

"Xander, my sweet baby," Evangeline whispered as her lips quivered. "Please forgive mommy for what she must do."

With a heavy heart, Evangeline slipped a note into the basket with the words penned on it: "Hi daddy, it's nice to meet you. My name is Xander."

She also managed to make a short letter of her own intended for Klein:

"To Klein,

I hope this finds you well, though I know it's a tough r