Chapter 6: The Name Chosen Before Birth
The maid looked terrified now, trapped inside a conversation she did not understand.
Richard slowly closed the bedroom door behind him. The click echoed like a gunshot.
“Her name…” he said carefully, staring at the maid, “…what is your name?”
“Clara.”
The name hit Madeline so hard she nearly lost her balance.
Because years ago, before the delivery, before the tragedy, before they told her one twin had died, she had already chosen two names.
Evelyn.
And Clara.
Tears filled her eyes instantly.
“No…” she whispered.
The maid looked stunned. “How do you know that name?”
Madeline turned toward her slowly, as if afraid the movement itself would shatter reality.
“Because,” she said weakly, “it was supposed to be yours.”
Clara’s breathing stopped… Continue Reading ⬇️
