NovelFameElodie Thorne felt as if her heart were fluttering with a caged, exuberant bird today.
There really weren't words for this feeling.
Almost without realizing it, she squeezed Jarrod Silverstein's hand, as if holding onto him could anchor her in this
moment.
Their baby had been ready to leave the hospital for a while now, and she was thriving-no different from any
other newborn.
Jarrod had already arranged for someone to cby and explain all the essential things they needed to know.
Elodie listened to every word as if engraving it on her heart.
A nurse stepped forward, cradling the baby and gently placing her in Elodie's arms. "Congratulations, Ms.
Thorne. Your daughter is perfectly healthy."
Elodie hurried to take the tiny, soft bundle, hugging her close. Suddenly, a wave of emotion hit her, and she felt
tears prick at her eyes.
As Elodie gazed down, wanting to memorize every line of her daughter's face, the baby opened her eyes. They
were deep and dark, framed with long lashes and delicate eyelids-eyes that stared up at Elodie, unblinking.
Elodie's breath caught.
A moment later, the baby's tiny hand wrapped around her finger.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was as if this small person instinctively sensed their unbreakable bond, letting out a soft, contented hum.
Elodie's heart felt pierced through with love.
The baby was thriving, her skin smooth and beautiful-none of that awkwardness snewborns have.
"Is she smiling at me?" Elodie turned, full of wonder, to Jarrod, catching the warmth in his eyes.
Jarrod leaned in, his long fingers gently brushing their daughter's cheek. "I think so. After all, with a mother as
beautiful as hers, how could she not?"
He wiped away the happy tear at the corner of Elodie's eye. "Have you thought about what we'll nher?"
For a moment, Elodie was at a loss. Life had been hectic, and besides, this little one had only spent three months
growing inside her there hadn't been much tto dream or plan.
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"Nadia—may all her wishes ctrue. Our Nadia deserves a smooth and joyful life," Jarrod said quietly.
He'd thought long and hard about this. He and Elodie hadn't had an easy journey-life rarely seemed to go the
way they hoped, and eve their relationship had faced challenge after challenge before finally finding its footing. s
He wanted his daughter to have none of those hardships. He wanted her to be healthy, happy, and fulfilled.
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Elodie savored the name, growing fonder by the second. She could see all the care and hope Jarrod had poured
into it.
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Hearing Elodie call him "dad" sent a jolt through Jarrod's chest.
It was as if that long-held anticipation had finally settled, safe and real.
It was acceptance.
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