“Okay, okay, I understand,” Jane chuckled and nodded repeatedly in response to Patrick. She even turned around and planted a kiss on his forehead. “Now you can relax, right?”
…
During this time, Nana had been staying at home. She didn’t want to be in the hospital room and even though she knew she was pregnant, she couldn’t accept the fact for a while. Sometimes she would even have trouble sleeping.
It had been three days since her face had looked so gloomy.
She hadn’t been pregnant for very long yet; her stomach wasn’t showing any signs of bulging yet. But every time she put her hand on it, she thought about the little life growing inside of it.
An unexpected little life.
Moreover, Jerry and Tracy didn’t know about this yet. If they found out, they would definitely be furious. There was no way things could continue like this.
Nana covered her head; she felt like breaking down.
Feeling helpless and desperate, Nana called Jane.
Jane hurriedly arrived at the hotel and saw Nana sitting by the window, looking weary. She frowned, walked over with concern, and asked, “What’s wrong? Nana, are you feeling unwell somewhere?”
Nana shook her head, pulled Jane’s hand, sat down beside her, pondered for a while, and with a hesitant expression, she finally spoke slowly after Jane’s repeated inquiries.
“Jane… I think it’s better if I terminate this pregnancy. Carl and I were already an accident, and the birth might be a burden for both of us. I don’t think any child would want to be born into a single-parent family. I, I’ve thought it through. After the procedure, I’ll go back to France.”
“You’re going back to France?” Jane was somewhat surprised but more concerned. She knew Nana had been struggling lately due to the pregnancy, and her mental state was not the best. However, Jane hoped Nana would carefully consider her decision.
“Nana…”
Jane hesitated somewhat knowing that interfering into someone else’s personal affairs wasn’t always advisable but at same time not wanting see her friend suffer anymore either.
“Maybe you should reconsider it carefully? The surgery can be quite damaging to your body… and Carl is the father of this child, he should have the right to know. Actually, I think you should consider Carl. Even though he’s a bit younger than you and sometimes acts like a child, he is quite responsible. You could see that last time in the hospital, right?”
Jane chose her words carefully after much consideration. After several discussions with Carl about their relationship, she could sense his sincerity and determination. She didn’t want Nana to miss out on someone who could treat her well, especially after experiencing a failed relationship.
“But I still like William – ” Nana started to say.
Nana understood Jane’s point of view, and she knew that Carl was good to her, but she just couldn’t get over this hurdle in her heart. William had been gone for a few days now, but sometimes she still thought about him.
Seeing the look in Jane’s eyes, Nana shook her head and sighed heavily. “I haven’t decided yet either. I can’t let go of William, and this child…”
Jane let out a deep breath; she knew what was on Nana’s mind, which was only natural. She patted Nana’s hand gently and spoke softly.
“Okay, I know what you’re thinking about it too. But you really need to think carefully about this matter as well. Your dark circles are so heavy; you probably haven’t rested properly for a long time now. Lie down for a nap first; I’ll be here watching over you.”
“Mm-hmm.”
Nodding slightly, Nana lay down on the bed while Jane carefully covered her with the blanket before sitting by the bedside until the woman began breathing evenly in sleep.
Jane tiptoed into the bathroom before calling Carl quietly over the phone, “Carl? It’s me, Jane. I’m at Nana’s place right now… she says… she wants to have an abortion at hospital then return to France.”
Carl received Jane’s call right after finishing shooting his TV drama scene.
Upon hearing what Jane said over phone call made him nervous instantly, “Abortion? … Where are you guys? I’ll come right away!”
“I’ll send you the hotel address; if you’re free, then hurry up! Just got Nana sleeping soundly now.”
After hanging up the phone quickly, Carl soon received information from Jane. He tightly held his cellphone as he ran towards director, “Director, I have some urgent matters outside that need attending immediately. I will be back soon once done!”
The director saw how anxious Carl looked like, and thought it wasn’t appropriate not allowing him leave. So he nodded approvingly, “Alright, remember coming back quickly.”
At that moment when seeing the director nodding, Carl rushed towards the parking lot without any hesitation, just waving his hand from afar as response.
Carl drove his car at breakneck speed, his attention focused entirely on the road. Soon, he arrived at the hotel where Nana was staying and rushed in through the door.
“Nana!”
Nana had already woken up by this time. Her sleep was light, and it was difficult for her to sleep for more than half an hour at a time. She saw Carl come running in while she was talking to Jane. His forehead glistened with sweat, and when Nana saw him, her eyes immediately became hesitant and even a little cold.
“… Why did you come here?”
Carl slowed down and took one quick step towards Nana before kneeling down beside her. He grabbed her hand and pleaded with her, “Nana, I hope you will think about our child again carefully. It’s okay if you can’t accept me right away; I can wait. But the child is innocent, and having an abortion isn’t good for your health.”
Nana frowned tightly as Jane walked out of the room with a dodgy look on her face.
[Should I keep this baby or not?]
In the end though, Nana gritted her teeth before breaking free from Carl’s grip, “Carl… you know that what happened between us… was just an accident including this child! And I don’t like you! Even if you say that you’ll take responsibility for me and our child in future, he won’t be happy growing up in such a family!… I cannot listen to your suggestion; I’ve already made my decision. Tomorrow morning I’m going to book surgery.”
“Nana!” Carl grew anxious too as he couldn’t help shouting out loud.
But Nana had already turned away from him without looking into his eyes.
Carl stood there stunned for a moment before slowly lowering his hand with disappointment written all over his face, “… Then let me go back first but please do consider my request seriously because I’ll always be waiting for you.”