Chapter 47: A Desperate Plea
Scott couldn't shake the thought of Adeline becoming William's wife. The image haunted him, gnawing at his mind. He had to do something, anything, to change her mind. That evening, he drove to Adeline's house, parking his car outside. He sat there, watching, waiting for her to come home.
The night dragged on, but Adeline never appeared. Unbeknownst to Scott, she had spent the evening with Betty and Tommy, the newlyweds. They had seen the turmoil she was in and insisted she stay with them for the night. In the warm, comforting environment of her friend's home, Adeline felt a small sense of peace amidst the chaos.
"Adeline, you need to think about your future," Betty said gently, pouring her a cup of tea. "Have you considered, you know, terminating the pregnan
