[Music Recommendation: Young and Beautiful ~ Lana Del Rey]
Victor wiped the sweat off his face, his hands trembling beyond control. "W-what do you mean?" he asked, needing to be sure again.
"You heard me. I don't want to talk about it further," Maya closed her eyes, trying to stop herself from breaking down in front of Victor. It was the best decision she could make for herself and her unborn child.
Victor inhaled deeply. "Maya-" he tried to take a step forward when Old Bat intervened.
"Victor, you heard the doctor. She doesn't need the stress. You promised to ask just one question." Old Bat turned to look at Maya, then back at Victor. She didn't know why Maya had made such a decision, but it was her life, and she knew what was best for her.
Victor didn't want to leave; he wanted to look Maya in the face, staring deep into her eyes while she said that her child belonged to Luca. "Maya, please look at me. Can you say it to my face?"
