Elin’s POV:

“You’ve put my mind at ease by saying that.” Clara’s face softened again, regaining that delicate, fragile look. She sniffled, as if she were on the verge of tears, then continued, “I just feel so guilty toward Aaron. My health is too fragile to bear him a child, and I was afraid I’d disappoint him. But Aaron told me he would find another woman to have a baby for me. That way, Lucas would never be able to criticize me again.”

What?

Aaron said… another woman would ...