My Mother Called Me At Midnight Asking When I’d Pick Up “The Baby”… But My Daughter Was Already Sleeping Beside Me

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Mom, are you awake? I’m overwhelmed tonight.
Lily won’t stop crying.
I feel like I’m failing.
I don’t think I’m sleeping anymore.

The messages were almost right. Not perfect, but close enough to feel real. Close enough to trick someone who loved me.

My stomach turned.

“She called you too?” I asked.

My mother nodded. “Yes. Several times.”

“And you thought continue reading …