"Sara, I want a child," Jacob said out of the blue. Sara wasn't shocked. After all, she had anticipated this.
Ever since her last miscarriage, she was disappointed in him.
She may look fine on the outside. But deep down, she was still distrustful of him.
Their relationship had mended. Yet she continued to take pills secretly, not wanting to risk getting pregnant.
All in all, Sara didn't wish to get pregnant ever in her life. In the past, she had been naive. She thought the birth of a child would make everything better.
Now everything was different. Sara had no desire to become a mother.
Just the mere thought of pregnancy filled her with distress.
She knew Jacob was trying hard to regain her trust and she appreciated him for it. However, there continued to be a block of ice in her heart that would never melt.
On top of everything, learning about Alice's pregnancy made her resolve even stronger.
If Jacob fancied a baby, then he could carry it in his tummy. She wasn't going to change her mind.
Jacob was still expecting an answer from her but she chose to ignore him. She pretended like she hadn't heard his question.
Blankly, he stared at her back. Her ignorance left him feeling powerless and dejected.
He knew he wasn't worthy of her forgiveness. After all, what he had done was unpardonable.
If Sara didn't wish to have a baby, Jacob couldn't force her.
Moreover, he loved her with all his heart. The only reason he wanted a child was because of his love for her.
He wasn't fond of children in general. But the idea of taking care of a child with Sara filled him with delight.
He couldn't help but wonder what it would take to persuade her.
Deep down, he also knew she hadn't forgiven him fully.
Since she didn't agree to bear his child, he was convinced there was mistrust in her heart.
He wished she would get over it.
Taking a deep breath, Sara finally answered. "I'm not sure, Jacob. The last time I was thrilled to give birth. I felt it in my heart. But now, I feel nothing. I don't think this is for me."
When she spoke, her voice was low and shaky with emotion. He detected a note of anguish in it.
He moved closer and hugged her from behind. Their naked bodies came in contact. He caressed her smooth skin with his hand.
"Okay, I completely understand. I will never force you to do something that you don't want to. And if you are sure about your decision, that's okay. I am willing to spend the rest of my life childless. I only want you,"
he swore resolutely. There was not one ounce of doubt in his voice. For some reason, his words made her sad.
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