"That's right. Grace is very thoughtful. She knows you like children, so she brought a child home for you to raise."
I didn't respond, and Susan persuaded me earnestly.
"Billy, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but you two have been married for three years and don't have a child of your own. Now that Grace has brought one home, you should be content."
Grace and I had been married for three years, but because of her poor health, she couldn't have a baby.
I felt sorry for her and decided to be a DINK.
Afraid that she would be forced to have a baby by her family, I kept claiming that it was my problem.
It was originally my considerate care for her, but I didn't expect that today it would be what I was blamed for.
"Grace, where did you bring this child?"
My face turned cold, but I tried to ask in a kind tone.
During the three-year marriage, I had never said a harsh word to her. But as a result, she brought a child back to me without consulting me.
Grace glanced at me impatiently, then sat down on the sofa.