Charlotte Green took a sip quietly, waiting for her to speak.
Abigail Summer knew that Charlotte had changed; she was no longer the woman who thought she could achieve peace and safety by just living in her own world.
Her eyes, though still serene, now held vigilance and resoluteness.
"Charlotte, I'm pregnant." After much hesitation, Abigail Summer finally mustered the courage to start the conversation.
The confession stabbed into Charlotte's heart like a sharp blade.
Charlotte knew her hand trembled, but she struggled to steady it, because Brother Kevin had said one must never reveal their emotions in front of an opponent, otherwise one would not only be looked down upon but also find it difficult to win respect.
"Charlotte? Did you hear what I said?" Abigail Summer grew worried when she saw no reaction from Charlotte for a long time.
Charlotte tried very hard, very hard to look up calmly, "I heard, what next?"
What next?
