During The Farewell For His Pregnant Wife, A Husband Asked To See Her One Last Time — And Noticed A Movement That Made Everyone Stop And Call Doctors Immediately

“Mr. Halbrook,” the officer said, choosing his words carefully, “we need to review the circumstances surrounding your wife’s accident.”

Andrew frowned.

“Why now?”

The officer set the folder down.

“Because the initial conclusions may have been reached too quickly.”

A Body That Chose Protection
Further examination revealed something so rare it was spoken about in whispers, a state where Lillian’s body had ceased normal function yet continued directing its remaining strength toward sustaining the child, as if every instinct she had ever possessed converged into a single purpose.

“Some call it a final maternal response,” a specialist explained. “It doesn’t fit neatly into our understanding.”

Meeting His Son
Andrew returned to the nursery, where his son rested beneath soft light, his tiny fists curled tightly, his brow furrowed as if concentrating on something far beyond the room itself.