Chapter 27

Rose had been through a lot during her pregnancy. The constant sickness, the fatigue, and the emotional toll had all been too much for her to handle. But now that she was feeling better, she knew that it was time to visit her father, Hardin, in jail.

With her friend Sharon by her side, Rose made her way to the prison. As they walked through the gates, Rose couldn't help but feel nervous. She hadn't seen her father in months, and she didn't know what to expect.

As they made their way to the visitor's area, Rose's heart raced. She saw her father sitting at a table, his eyes downcast. He looked tired and worn out, but when he saw Rose, his face lit up.

"Rose, my darling," he said, his voice cracking with emotion.

Rose felt tears welling up in her eyes as she walked over to her father. She took his hand in hers, feeling the roughness of his skin. They sat there in silence for a moment, just taking in each other's presence.

Sharon sat next to them, giving them some privacy. She could see t