Caroline’s Point of ViewI wake up in a haze, my head pounding andmy body sore. The sharp scent of antiseptic fills the air, making my stomachchurn. My eyes flutter open, and the bright fluorescent lights above sting myvision. For a moment, I don’t know where I am. Everything feels distant, and Ican’t shake the overwhelming sense of confusion.Then panic grips me. My hands tremble as Iclutch my stomach, my breath coming out in short, ragged gasps. "Mybaby—" My voice is hoarse, barely above a whisper. “Caroline, are you really this naïve?”I ignore the voice and immediately lookdown at my stomach. "B-baby… My baby! Is my baby okay?!"A firm but gentle hand presses againstmine. "Caroline, calm down. Breathe."I blink rapidly, my vision clearing enoughto see Penelope sitting at the edge of my bed. Her face is twisted infrustration, her arms crossed tightly over her chest, her eyes red with worryand anger."Tell me," I plead, my voicecracking. "The baby—""Your baby is fine,"
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