A Song of Longing
Even her mother-in-law's barbs cut deep, mocking her as an 'infertile hen'.
Whenever Jessica poured out her heart, Anthony's answer was to shower her with luxury gifts, never once standing up to clear her name.
If he truly loved her, would he not speak out against the slander?
Adopting a child would only cement the rumors of her infertility, would it not?
Clutching at a final hope, Jessica trembled and said, "Anthony, don't you want a child of our own?"
Anthony's gaze fell. "Let's wait a few more years, okay? You know the company is expanding..."