A Temporary Compromise

When he saw that Hazel's eyes were red and swollen like a rabbit's, Regan felt extremely distressed. In the past, if she even dared to say such a thing, he would swiftly spank her bottom as a lesson. But now, he only stood still and didn't have the heart to punish her. "Take back all the words you just said, Hazel! I can never let you go, nor am I willing to divorce you! Even if it's only a name, I want it to stay on the legal papers forever to show that you're my wife." At this point, Hazel wouldn't listen to anything and only cry louder. "You b*stard! What kind of wife am I if you decide to kill off our child? I don't want to an operation; I want the child!" "Be a good girl and listen to me, okay? Please believe in my reasons." "What kind of reason? I've given you chances and time to explain yourself, and yet this is how you treat me! Why did you always lie to me? Why didn't you just tell me the truth? You can say what you want, but I'm keeping the child!" Hazel rebuked angrily. "Don