20 Years Too Late

Karen hoped that Kevin would tell her, “Karen, it’s not what you think.” But he didn’t. Kevin looked at her intently. His eyes were shimmering with waves of emotion, as if he had a million words to say to her, but he didn’t know which one to pick. After a long time, he came to her side, and hugged her with all his might. He buried his head in her neck and said in a low and coarse voice, “Karen, you’re pregnant. You must not get agitated. You must not be too worked up... okay?” Karen suddenly smiled helplessly and sadly. "The child is ours. I will protect him... However, Kevin, I am an independent individual. I have my own abilities and my own thoughts. I have the right to know the truth. You have no right to make a decision for me." Indeed! She should know the truth, but he was worried that she would lose control of her emotions and harm herself and the child once she knows the truth. Did she understand his concern? Karen looked at him and he looked back at her. Their gazes were fixed