I had just given birth when my 8-year-old daughter came to visit me. She quietly closed the curtain and whispered, «Mom, get under the bed. Now.» We crawled under together, holding our breath. Then, footsteps approached, and she gently covered my mouth…

Before leaving, Lily, with half-sleepy eyes, said in a small voice, Mom, Dad, please come back soon with the baby. By the time they reached the hospital, the contractions were coming closer together. The delivery seemed to be progressing faster than expected.

Carol contacted the hospital and informed Michael of the situation. After intense pain and a long labor, Deborah gave birth to a healthy boy, Thomas Wilson. The tiny life breathed quietly in her exhausted arms.

A day after giving birth, Deborah lay quietly in her hospital bed. Postpartum fatigue and pain still lingered throughout her body, but the presence of little Thomas sleeping in the bassinet beside her provided comfort. Morning light streamed through the window, announcing the start of a new day.

The door was knocked on, and Michael entered with a bouquet of flowers. He had returned immediately from his business trip after receiving news of the birth and rushed to his wife and son. Deborah, you did so well.

He’s perfect. Michael gently picked up Thomas and gazed at him in admiration. However, Deborah sensed something odd about Michael’s behavior.

He seemed happy about his son, but he appeared restless, occasionally glancing toward the Michael hastily shook his head. No, nothing. I’m just waiting for a call from the office.

They’re still contacting me despite the situation. I’m sorry. His explanation was reasonable, but Deborah’s intuition told her otherwise.

Their conversation was interrupted by a nurse entering the room. She wore a name tag that read, Rachel, and began checking on Deborah’s condition with a bright smile. How are you feeling this morning, Mrs. Wilson? Has the pain subsided? Rachel checked Deborah’s blood pressure, giving Michael a friendly smile.

Michael merely nodded briefly to her before quickly averting his eyes. It’s a little better, thank you, Deborah replied. Rachel checked the fore and handed Deborah a pill.

This is a painkiller prescribed by the doctor. Please take it with water. After Deborah took the medication, Rachel nodded with satisfaction, made some notes, and left the room.

Michael followed, saying he needed to make a work call. Alone, Deborah was suddenly overcome with intense drowsiness. The painkiller seemed too strong.

She tried to resist, but her eyelids grew heavy, and soon she fell into a deep sleep. When she awoke, a different nurse was in the room, holding Thomas. Oh, you’re awake.

The baby was hungry, so I’ve been holding him. Deborah looked at the clock. It was past noon.

She had slept for four hours. A normal painkiller shouldn’t have made her sleep so long. The medication seems to have had a strong effect on me.

Deborah said, her head still foggy. Yes, Rachel noted that in your chart. We’ll adjust the dosage next time, the nurse said, handing the baby to Deborah.

That afternoon, Deborah felt another change in her condition. This time it was sudden nausea and heart palpitations. She pressed the nurse call button, and Rachel appeared immediately.

What’s wrong? I feel sick, and my heart is beating fast. Rachel took her blood pressure again and placed a hand on her forehead. You might have a slight fever.

Temporary fevers after childbirth aren’t uncommon. I’ll adjust the medication in your four. She changed the four bag and made another note about Deborah’s condition.

As Rachel left the room, Deborah saw her take out a mobile phone and send a message to someone. In the evening, Carol brought Lily to visit. Lily’s eyes sparkled when she first saw her little brother.

Mom, Thomas is so tiny. Deborah gently embraced her daughter and kissed her hair. Yes, he is.

But he’ll grow bigger and bigger. I hope he becomes as smart as you. Carol looked at Deborah with concern.

You look pale. Are you all right? Deborah told her about the changes in her condition and how the medication seemed too strong. Carol frowned….