Emma carefully wrapped the lifeless infant in a soft blanket before turning toward the healthy twin, who rested quietly in a nearby bassinet.
She remembered something she’d seen years earlier: parents often found peace allowing twins to remain together one last time, honoring the extraordinary connection they had shared before birth.
With the family’s permission, Emma carefully placed the tiny infant beside his healthy brother.
Sarah sobbed uncontrollably.
Michael leaned over both babies, silently memorizing every detail of the child he believed he was about to lose forever.
The room remained quiet.
No one expected anything to happen.
The placement wasn’t a medical procedure.
