Mallia Mamet looked at George Flack, truly feeling pity for him. What started as a joyful family outing turned into each person's face showing either despair or anger. Mallia Mamet felt that there were some things she wanted that, if unattainable, would leave her unable to eat or sleep.
"Of course it's true, why would I lie to you? Why would I use him to deceive you?"
As she spoke, Mallia Mamet gently touched her belly again.
George Flack wanted to beat himself up. With so many opportunities laid out before him, why did he let them all slip away?
"So what do you plan to do? If you ask me, it might be better not to have the child. It would minimize the impact on you."
