With tears streaming down her face, Melissa pleaded with her babies, promising to protect them and keep them safe. But as she reached out to touch them, they began to fade away, their cries fading with them. In an instant, they were gone, leaving Melissa alone and filled with a sense of loss and emptiness.

Melissa's eyes flew open, her body drenched in a cold sweat. She gasped for air, her heart pounding in her chest. It took a moment for her to realize that it was just a dream, but the emotions it stirred within her were all too real.

Richard, who had been awakened by Melissa's sudden movement,...