Chapter 22 Running into Him Again

This is the gynecology ward! Surrounded by women on all sides. At those words, every head turned. When people saw Gina shielding me, they instantly realized Leona was the other woman. The crowd closed in around Leona, pointing and whispering. Unable to bear the shame, she stormed off in a huff. When the scene finally died down, I stayed silent, and so did Gina. We simply slipped into a nearby café and sat down. "One mocha, please." "No way!" I hadn't even finished saying what I wanted when Gina cut me off. Not only did she forbid me coffee, but she wouldn't let me have anything cold, either. In protest, I defiantly ordered a glass of warm water, under the server's scornful stare. When the water arrived and I took a sip, Gina finally asked, "So what are you going to do about the baby?" I'd thought I'd say "get rid of it" without a second thought. But the words caught in my throat. Staring at the faint ripples on the water's surface, I said, "If a marriage can only survive because of a c