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Narrated by:
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Katy Sobey
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Sofia Zervudachi
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By:
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Sam Vickery
About this listen
I brought her home from the hospital. But she wasn’t mine to take…
All I’ve ever wanted is to be a mother. And as soon as I looked into the beautiful, bright blue eyes of this baby tucked in her blanket, my world felt complete.
Stepping into the cold air outside of the hospital doors, a shiver runs through me. I know my life will never be the same again. I slip off her little white medical bracelet and put it in the pocket of my jeans.
I think of the woman upstairs in the hospital room who will soon return and find her child gone. I hesitate. Am I doing the right thing?
I remind myself of what she’s done. I remember the blood, the police sirens, the secrets she’s hidden. I must keep this sweet, innocent child safe. The lies I’ve told are nothing in comparison to hers. This baby is better off with me. But when everyone finds out what I’ve done, will anyone believe me?
A heart-pounding, emotional rollercoaster that will leave listeners breathless. Fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell and Liane Moriarty will be gripped by the non-stop twists.
©2024 Sam Vickery (P)2024 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.Listeners also enjoyed...
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