Introduced

Elena let out a bitter chuckle, her humor evaporating like morning dew. "it surprised me too," she sighed, her voice heavy with sorrow.

Emma leaned forward, her eyes searching Elena's face for answers. And then, realization dawned on her, widening her eyes in disbelief. "Is it the condition about not having kids? Because that's where this whole discussion started from, I'm I right?"

Elena's shoulders slumped, a weight settling upon her heart. "Yes," she whispered, her disappointment palpable. Tears welled up in her eyes and trickled down her face, leaving a glistening trail.

Emma's voice trembled with confusion and concern. " what …that's so cruel…! Don't you want kids?"

Elena's gaze fell to the floor, her voice barely above a whisper. "Initially, I went along with the whole arrangement, thinking I was okay with it. But things changed," she confessed, her words laden with a mix of regret and longing.

"Oh, Elena," Emma's voice trembled with empathy as she pulled Elena into her comfort