Chapter 18 GOODBYE, CLOVER

AUTHOR’S P O V

''I'm so sorry for your loss...'' the gynecologist who checked Clover said, her voice full of pity. She squeezed her hand in a comforting way, but Clover yanked it away, and the doctor did nothing but sigh. ''You need to stay here for a little while until you’re totally recovered...''

''No…'' Clover shook her head in disbelief, and tears started to fall down her cheeks. ''Tell me you are lying, doctor! Tell me my baby is still alive!''

The doctor gave a slight shake of the head. ''I'm sorry…’’ Following that, she exited the room, securing the door behind her as she walked out.

''No! This couldn't be!'' Clover screamed, sobbing. ''My baby… my baby is okay. My baby is not dead, right mom? She's alive, right...?'' she asked Kelly, who was sitting next to her bed.

''Clover, my sweetie… Oh, my baby Clover...'' Kelly sobbed quietly, hugging her daughter, kissing her head. ''It’s okay. Everything would be okay. You can make another one. It’s going to be fine, sweetie…’’