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Sally was sad. She stared at her husband who was making a fire in the kitchen, her heart felt heavy with burden.
Isn't it time she gets pregnant yet? This question bothers her greatly.
She has been in marriage with her husband for five months now. Shouldn't she be with his child now? Am I a barren womàn?
Tears burned the back of her eyes and she sniffled.
Chad heard the familiar sound, he swiveled his head to her direction. The relaxation of his face was replaced by sadness immediately.
He left the woods and walked to her, "My dear wife. Don't."
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry..." She rushed out, "I shouldn't be doing this. I just can't help myself."
He took her small hands into his, "I just want you to be happy, Dear Wife. Your increasing sadness everyday
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