He vigilantly sat by her side since they transferred her to a private room, accompanying her until she dozed off. She had been through an exhausting labor, and her body had taken a tremendous toll.
The doctors recommended she had a good rest before she could see her baby again. As much as they would like to see him again, they knew it was for the best.
He finally stood up when he saw her breathing had fallen to a steady rhythm. With her eyes closed tightly shut, he knew she had succumbed to a deep slumber. Although he was also tired, he still had a few things to do.
"I love you, Dani. Thank you for all your sacrifices. Ares is a lucky child to have a mother like you." He tenderly whispered into her ears as he leaned over, planting a gentle kiss on her forehead, careful not to wake her up.
