In My Desperate Time

I can't get a pregnancy test in prison. So I'm not sure.

I don't know whom I can talk to about that.

And I have no idea what to do if I'm really pregnant.

I am at lost, but instinctively, I want to protect my unborn child.

Fortunately, Mindy will come to visit me today. I can use her advice.

Through the glass, I see Mindy looking at me with anxiety.

I force a smile at her, then sit down, and pick up the phone.

Mindy sobs while talking, tears rolling in her eyes.

"Jane, you seem to have lost so much weight. And you look haggard. Did you get bullied inside?"

Got bullied?

I sure did.

pains and humiliations

something to

frown and whisper, "Mindy, I might be

Mindy's expression suddenly changes.

shocked that she almost can't hold

are you pregnant now? You can't keep

her opinion. But when I hear she says it so decisively, suddenly, I feel even more reluctant to give up on this

"Why?"

I murmur.

a low voice, "You tell me! Frances now hates you, and you are in prison. What will you do with this child? Who do you think should get custody? Frances or you? Actually, you

does have a point

I can be very stubborn. I'm not

don’t want to lose this

several times. I know how it hurts to lose my child. I don't want

sure you're pregnant? You can't get a pregnancy test in prison. How did

I'm pregnant. Besides, my period has been delayed by ten

convincing at all. I'll help you come out for

the prison. They won't allow me