If she were to ask for his life, he would give it to her without hesitation.
He even wanted to say that since she's so scared, they might as well not have kids.
He hates seeing her frightened.
And he can't stand to see her in pain.
He wasn't particularly concerned about having his own children— if she truly didn't want to, he'd be okay with it.
They could adopt a child instead.
Or even adopt one from a side branch of the Heath family.
Anyway, there are many ways to have a child; she doesn't necessarily have to give birth herself.
However, even if he doesn't really want children, if it is to have them with her, he would still be willing.
"Okay," He stared at her, his gaze soft and tender, petting her head with indulgence, his voice gentle too, "If you don't want to give birth, then we won't."
"Er..."
Joanna wanted to say she wasn't unwilling to give birth.
She just didn't want to do so this early.
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