Chapter 56

• Roxanne Meyers
• Sitting by the sea, the fresh breeze brushed against my face, sending a slight shiver through my body. The pregnancy had left clear marks on me: my feet were swollen, my belly large and rounded, and my face softly reflected the changes. Despite everything, I was the happiest woman in the world. Growing inside me was the greatest motivation of my existence, and the best part was knowing she was coming strong, healthy, and full of life.
• Yes! She was a beautiful girl, as confirmed by the ultrasounds. I decided to name her Hope because she represented the hope of my life. As I caressed my belly, I felt her little kick respond to my touch, stretching inside me just before a sharp contraction seized my lower abdomen.