Amy made her way to her old room, conveniently situated across from the master bedroom. Once inside, she locked the door behind her and collapsed onto the bed, hugging her favorite pillow tightly.
Overwhelmed by a surge of emotions, Amy found herself inexplicably on the verge of tears, and she allowed them to flow freely. Exhausted and feeling unwell, she experienced discomfort in her lower back and abdomen that are starting to hurt, intensifying her longing for the baby she desired so deeply.
Despite their hopeful expectations, Amy's disappointment was profound upon learning of the unsuccessful attempt at conceiving. The timing seemed particularly cruel, as she and Henry had eagerly prepared themselves to start a family. Amy speculated that the stress she endured from the recent kidnapping incident and the challenges of launching new branches might have played a role in their setback.
