“This way, she can’t use the baby as a reason to ask me for money later!”
“Abortion?” A voice called out from the hallway.
My mother came rushing in, gripping her test results, out of breath. “Bryce, what did you just say about ending the pregnancy?!”
That’s when I recalled she was here for a check-up today. I hadn’t expected we’d run into each other.
Bryce laughed coldly. “Your daughter and I are already divorced. We can do whatever we want with the baby; it’s got nothing to do with you!”
Rushing forward, Mom grabbed Bryce’s hand. “No, abortion will hurt Margaret badly. And this baby, isn’t it the one you both wanted so much?”
“If you’re just arguing, you can tell Mom…”
Bryce pushed her away. “What Mom!? You’re no mother to me! Disgusting!”
“Now that I’ve got money, you’re acting again, huh? None of you in your family will see a single penny from me!”
Backing away several steps, Mom suddenly clutched her head, her face going pale.
“Mom!” I quickly caught her. “It’s okay. If he wants to abort it, let him. I can deal with it.”
Shaking in my arms, Mom’s lips turned purple. “Don’t… don’t…”