Chapter 54

• ROSE
• As I sit here, contemplating the weight of my decision, I'm torn between two impossible choices. What kind of mother would I be if I gave up my unborn child? But what kind of sister would I be if I let my only brother die?
• The thought of Jake's bright smile and infectious laughter being extinguished forever is unbearable. I've always been protective of him, always looking out for his well-being. How could I possibly live with myself if I didn't do everything in my power to save him?