Chapter 17: Hope

The sun was high up in the sky and the autumn weather was balmy. Olivia put on a white knitted shirt and went downstairs; Lucas was reading newspapers while holding a cup of coffee. Both of them had a slight argument last night. Olivia stood before him with hesitance and greeted him softly, “Good morning…” Lucas did not glance at her. She gritted her teeth and continued, “It’s my fault last night, I’ve thought of what you said, and you’re right. If I have a child, I should be responsible...