Andrianne sat in the hospital waiting room, her mind racing with worry and fear for Lucas. She knew he was in the hands of capable doctors and nurses, but the thought of losing him made her feel sick to her stomach. She placed a hand on her swollen belly and felt the baby inside kicking as if sensing her mother's anxiety.

As she sat there waiting, she couldn't help but think about Emily and the fact that she was carrying Lucas's child. It was a thought that made her feel a mixture of emotions - anger, jealousy, and sadness. But most of all, it made her realize how much she...