I pulled away from her in disgust. “My pup is not a problem! He is a blessing. I love him already and there is nothing I wouldn’t do to protect him from those who wish to harm him!” I yelled out, standing up from my seat. I wanted nothing more than to leave. “Don’t you dare talk to your mother like that! You apologize right now!” Dad roared, pointing his finger at me. “Never! I am beyond disappointed in you both. I came to you with vulnerability and confidence that you loved me enough to support me, regardless of whether you agreed with my decisions. You have broken my heart today! I have seen a side of you both that I didn’t realize existed. Goodbye!” I said, tears pooling from my eyes. Damn pregnancy hormones as I moved to run out of the cottage, hyperventilating and beginning to ugly

