[Bonus chapter] Such a precious life

Hera never understood her mother's remarks back then. Even when she grew older, she didn't have a deeper understanding of what Felice meant about her thoughts on delivering Hera to life. But the second she heard the baby's vociferous cry echo in the delivery room for the first time, her mind felt clearer than ever. 

'Ahh...' As her body calmed down, she blinked wearily. 'That's what she meant when she said that.'

Heaven used every bit of energy she had left to move her head. Her weary eyes scanned her surroundings, only to catch a doctor holding a wrapped baby to her side. The doctor placed the child on top of Heaven's chest. Heaven's vision was blurry, but seeing her child up close, this strange and overwhelming love suddenly burst out in her heart.

"There you are," Heaven whispered in a shaky voice, embracing her child for the first time. "Shh... It's okay. Mommy is here."