But she is not a girl of about twenty; she is a middle-aged lady over forty years old, and this child might be the only child she will ever have in her life.
Her teeth are clenched tightly, and her heart struggles and wanders incessantly; she looks at Ethan Thompson with pained eyes, how she wishes he too had no children, like her.
But in reality, Ethan Thompson not only has children, but even grandchildren; how could he possibly understand her love for and longing for a child?
Seeing Melody Duncan keep her head down and remain silent, Ethan Thompson also feels particularly uncomfortable. He comes over to her side and holds her tightly in his arms, lowering his head to kiss her cheek.
"Melody, I know you really like this child. After all, it's your first time being pregnant. I know how heartbroken you are, but—"
