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.

humiliations

have something to tell

and whisper, "Mindy, I

Mindy's expression suddenly changes.

that she almost can't hold the

pregnant now? You can't keep

to her opinion. But when I hear she says it

"Why?"

I murmur.

will you do with this child? Who do you think should get custody? Frances or you? Actually, you don't like either of the

have

stubborn. I'm not good at

to lose

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

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

just know it. I've got pregnant once. I know how it feels when I'm pregnant. Besides, my period has been delayed by ten days." I reply in a

I'll help you come out for an examination. You also need some

out? There are doctors in the prison. They won't