Vivian finally broke into a smile, looping her arm through Adrian's.
Renee laughed bitterly to herself. Adrian would love Vivian so completely that he would undergo a vasectomy just to have a child with her alone.
Renee pressed her hand to the life growing inside her. Since she was going to remarry anyway, a child unloved would only add more suffering.
She wiped her tears and made a call. "I want to schedule an abortion. Immediately."
The procedure was quick.
Before Renee could even rest, her phone rang. "Renee, you're not home?"
She answered, numb. "What do you want?"
Adrian paused for a beat, then spoke patiently. "Alright, darling, don't be mad. I got you a special anniversary gift. Come home and see."
Renee dragged her aching body back. The moment she opened the door, Vivian wa
