What have you decide?

The doctor watched as Hazel cried, while Harden tried to console her. He gently placed the test results down, then smiled at Harden.

“We’ll be back,” he said, leaving the room with the nurse.

Harden was perplexed by how much Hazel was crying. Did she not want the baby, or was it not Alex’s? Countless questions began to form in his mind as he watched her cry.

“Hazel,” he called, rubbing her hands. “Don’t you want the baby?” he asked, trying to catch her eye.

“Should I send a message to Alex?”

“No… no, please don’t. I beg you,” Hazel responded, prompting Harden to sigh.

“What’s wrong? Are you two having problems in your marriage? Did he hurt you?” he asked, but Hazel remained silent.

“Please, can I be alone?” she requested, and Harden sighed again.

“Alright. I’ll give you an hour to make a decision. When I come back, if you’re still undecided, I’ll take you with me to Pennsylvania,” he said before leaving the room.

Hazel sighed, rubbing her flat stomach. She was so confused and not read