“Your mommy is resting,” the nurse said softly, her voice warm. “But your little sister is here. Would you like to meet her first?” Anna’s eyes lit up with a mix of excitement and nervousness. She nodded, gripping the rabbit tightly. “I want to see her,” she said.
The nurse held out her hand, and Anna slipped her tiny fingers into the larger, comforting palm. As they walked into the room, the nurse’s voice took on a gentle, almost reverent tone. “She’s beautiful, just like you. She’s been waiting to meet her big sister.”