Later, as they prepared to leave the hospital, Isabelle turned to James, gratitude filling her eyes. “Thank you,” she whispered, squeezing his hand. “You were my hero today.”
James smiled, brushing a stray lock of hair from her face. “Always,” he promised. “No matter what, I’ll always be here for you and our baby.”
Together, they stepped back into the world, the ordeal behind them, united and stronger than ever.