Melanie covered Isaias's ears and cried silently on Marlon's shoulder.
Seeing Isaias looking at me in confusion, I felt a little regretful.
Just as I was about to explain, Melanie burst into tears, “Marlon, it's all my fault. I cannot get pregnant to save our Isaias.
“Margret is justified in scolding and beating me. I should not have fallen in love with you, but Isaias is just a child. He is innocent. If possible, I wish I was the one who got sick.
“I did not cook the chicken soup for any other reason. Margret has never been pregnant. I just hope she can get some nutrition.
“I understand why you brought me here today. You want me to face reality. You did not have the heart to tell me that she did not want to save Isaias, right?
“Marlon, it's okay. This is Isaias and my life."
The gentle offensive took effect immediately. Marlon looked flustered in a way I had never seen him look before.
He hugged Melanie's shoulders tightly and kept promising, “Melanie, listen to me. I won't let you have any wild thoughts. I promise you that Isaias will be fine.