“This is our fresh start,” Susy had said one night, her hand resting on her growing belly. James smiled, holding her close. “A second chance,” he agreed. He threw himself into preparing for the baby, determined to do everything right this time—for Susy, for Anna, for their family.
Anna was thrilled about becoming a big sister. She spent hours picking out toys to share and discussing names with James. “What if she looks like me?” Anna asked one evening, her eyes bright. “Then we’ll have two Annas,” James teased, making her giggle.