I stopped halfway through my sentence after regaining my composure.

‘No, this baby was my last bargaining chip. What if Theron didn't accept it, or worse, asked me to get rid of it? That way, I'd definitely lose all the chances of saving our marriage. I wasn't sure whether Theron would acknowledge this child or not. With Vanessa in the picture, it seemed unlikely.’ I wondered.

I fought to control my emotions. My heart felt like it was being pierced by a ...