Just then a nurse came to tell us to complete the discharge paperwork. Sarah gave me a look, and I bent to pick up the cup, swallowing my anger as I followed the nurse out.
I thought Sarah was only upset because I embarrassed her in front of an outsider. Since she had just given birth, I decided not to argue with her.
But when I returned to the hospital room, the sight that met me made my blood boil.
Sarah was cradling the baby, while Michael stood at her side, the three of them looking like a perfect little family.
Their conversation cut into my heart like knives.
“This baby looks just like you.”
“Really? I thought people said babies resemble the first person they see. Michael, maybe he looks like you.”
I kicked the door open with a loud bang. Both Sarah and Michael jumped in fright, and Ethan woke up crying loudly.
Ignoring Sarah’s murderous glare, I gave Michael his marching orders.
“Michael, we’re going home. We don’t need your help anymore.”
“No!”
Sarah stopped me quickly. I stared at her in disbelief.
“He’s an outsider. Are you saying he’s supposed to come home with us too?”
I looked at Michael through gritted teeth. He tilted his head, smiling at me with open provocation.