Chapter 25 - The Miracle Birth
Three weeks after the verdict, Maya went into natural labor at a private, secure wing of Mount Sinai Medical Center.
With Hannah holding her hand on one side and a team of top obstetricians on the other, Maya gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
The newborn weighed seven pounds and six ounces, his loud, healthy cries filling the delivery room with joyous warmth.
Maya held her son against her chest, tears of profound relief streaming down her smiling face.
"Welcome to the world, Leo," Maya whispered softly, kissing the baby's soft dark hair.
Hannah leaned over the bed, holding little Leo’s tiny hand as tears glistened in her own eyes.
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"He has your strength, Maya," Hannah said gently, her heart full of contentment.
The nightmare of the balcony was finally behind them, replaced by the pure, untainted promise of new life.
