When I saw the reading on the thermometer, tears welled up in my eyes. I kept blaming myself, thinking I was too selfish and hadn't taken good care of him. He was so small, and I wasn't a good mother.
"We need to go to the hospital!" I told Aidan. "Let's go!"
Cathy and I both bent down to pick up Alex, and we ended up bumping into each other. I felt dizzy, my vision darkening for a moment.
Aidan steadied me, his voice cold. "Let Cathy and me handle it. You may faint! Just stay at home."
Cathy smirked slightly and wrapped Alex in a thin blanket, holding him securely.
Her demeanor reeked of victory.
I stared at her, feeling a pang of resentment.
Aidan tried to reassure me. "You go back to bed. We'll be back soon."
"But I..." I hesitated, looking at Aidan. I wanted to say more, but he
