EVELYN'S POV:

He soon drifted into sleep, leaving me alone in the realm of my thoughts. I stood up from where I was and went into the living room. I switched on the television and kept my eyes glued to it, my hand subconsciously rubbing my stomach. I smiled as I realized what I was doing.

"I love you so much already. I can't wait to see you, sweetheart," I said to the baby inside me.

My thoughts then shifted to Ryan and River. Even though I had been less occupied without them, I couldn’t deny that I missed them—their innocent voices and cries. I picked up my phone and...