"This is my child and Ferdinand's child. You have no right to make this call. Unless Ferdinand tells me himself that he doesn't want it."
Doris let out a cold laugh and dialed Ferdinand's number.
The wait stretched on forever.
I thought of all those late nights, tangled in the sheets, Ferdinand's breath warm against my ear.
"Jade, let's have two kids someday. One with your last name, one with mine."
He must have meant it once. He must have believed in our future, at least for a moment.
I didn't know how long I sat there before the front door opened and Ferdinand walked in.
Vera was right behind him.
I looked at Ferdinand, perfectly still, waiting for the verdict.
"Ferdinand, I'm pregnant. Your parents want me to terminate. What do you think?"
Ferdinand froze. Something unreadable moved behind his eyes as he stared at me.
Vera tugged at his sleeve.
"I spoke with the station director last night. The new program is going to be co-anchored by you and me."
"If word gets out that you have a child, it could create problems with the network."
I stared straight at Ferdinand until my eyes burned, refusing to show weakness in front of them.