My Daughter Was Overjoyed To Hold Her Newborn Sister — Until She Whispered One Word That Shook Me To My Core

“She keeps saying not to tell you things,” I said quietly.

He frowned. “Like what?”

“I don’t know. Secrets. Rules. She even told her dolls not to tell you today.”

James chuckled, shaking his head. “She’s four, babe. It’s probably about sneaking cookies or not brushing her teeth. You’re overthinking.”

“Maybe,” I admitted. But my stomach still felt tight.