Epilogue

Kristen’s POV

"It's a girl," the midwife announces, pulling the child out of me, leaving me exhausted and perspiring, helpless on the bed. All the pains wear out from me once the woman places the crying child in my arms.

Baby number two.

I smile through my tears as I kiss the child.

Shortly after, Calhoun and Nana Joyce enter the room to take a look at our newborn.

Calhoun, his eyes filled with warmth, approaches me and the baby. "She's beautiful, just like her mother," he says, his voice filled with affection. Nana Joyce stands beside us, a smile playing on her lips.

"Our little girl," I murmur, my eyes shining with a mix of exhaustion and joy as I look at Calhoun.

He gently takes the baby into his arms, cradling her with utmost care. "Hello, my princess," he coos, his deep voice soothing the newborn. "You've got the best mom in the world right here."

Nana Joyce, her eyes brimming with tears of happiness, adds, "She's a blessing, Kristen. A beautiful blessing."

Calhoun looks down at