“LULLABY” by Leïla Slimani
“The baby is dead. It took only a few seconds. The doctor said he didn’t suffer. The broken body, surrounded by toys, was put inside a grey bag, which they zipped shut.” “The little girl was still alive when the ambulance…
“The baby is dead. It took only a few seconds. The doctor said he didn’t suffer. The broken body, surrounded by toys, was put inside a grey bag, which they zipped shut.” “The little girl was still alive when the ambulance…
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