"Austin, I want to have a child with Eugene."I opened my eyes to the sound of Valerie Larson's voice. She continued, her tone firm and determined, "Mrs. Dyer is my mentor. She's seriously ill, and the doctors say she has less than a year left. Her only wish before she goes is to hold a grandchild, and Eugene has no one else to turn to, so...""Say no more, darling. I agree." I reached out and held her hand, my voice sincere.Valerie froze, eyes wide with shock. "Austin, did you even understand what I just said?""I did," I replied, my tone unusually understanding. "I know how much Mrs. Dyer means to you. Without her, you wouldn't have come to this college, and we'd have never met. We owe her everything."My earnest words seemed to lower Valerie's guard. She hesitated, then continued, "I'm glad you understand. Don't worry, Eugene and I have agreed to do this through IVF. We would never betray you."But before that, I need to divorce you and marry Eugene, so the baby can carry Dye
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