“There’s something they never told you.”
I looked at her, completely puzzled. “What is he talking about?”
She glanced at the hospital and then grabbed my wrist. “What they told you about your twins…” He swallowed saliva with difficulty. “…it was not the whole truth.”
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The nurse’s fingers closed tighter around my wrist. “What do you mean by ‘it wasn’t the whole truth?’” I murmured. She glanced at the hospital entrance. — Your husband knew.
My heart almost stopped. — Did you know what?
She hesitated before answering, “I knew, for several weeks now, that there was a possibility that your two babies had Down syndrome.
I denied with my head. — No… We went to all dates together. — Not all of them.
Then I remembered that morning when Brian had told me that the clinic had called to postpone an appointment. I had insisted on going alone, claiming that I was exhausted.
The nurse continued: — She attended a follow-up consultation only. He asked not to be informed during pregnancy. I was afraid you’d panic.
My throat knotted. — So… did you decide for me?
She did not respond. His silence was enough. Then he added: “There’s something else. As you signed the resignation documents, the social services have already been contacted.
My heart began to beat violently. “Are you going to take my daughters?” — They’re looking for a foster family.
