The Day I Kissed An Older Man

If Zachary were to discover that everything was a lie she told just to keep him by her side, he would rather die than be with her or say another word to her. There would be zero chance to reconcile, and even the coldness he displayed toward her would completely cease to exist.

Sophia took a deep breath and projected confidence. "What are you talking about, Zachary? Why would I lie to you? You're my husband, and we had a child before your car accident. I want to have another child because I don't want Benjamin to be so lonely. Don't you think he's keeping to himself more and more? Besides, I love kids, and I'd like to have a daughter too. Being a family of four will make things much livelier at home with Benjamin having another playmate. Don't you think that's a good thing, Zachary?"

Sophia was skilled at conjuring up reasonable explanations, and Zachary was used to her ways. He let out a cold huff and said, "And did that necessitate the use of such a disgusting method?"

guilt. "Zachary, it's... It's not disgusting! It's a legal method with techniques rooted in science. A lot of couples use artificial conception

the same treatment as I did!" Zachary cut her off. "Do you think other women will lock their partner in a room, force them to watch those obscene videos, and allow a nurse to get their partner off? I'm sure most men would have been given full disclosure and presented with a

"Do you think I wanted this? You have no idea how jealous and sad I am! You're my husband, and I wouldn't let another woman touch you if I had the choice! But... You've lost all mobility in your legs, and I was left with no other option but to consult a doctor. He advised me to proceed this way. I gave it

in a cynical rather than disappointed expression. "Don't use the word

you ever considered having another child with me? Have you never had feelings for me?! I want to bear your child because I love you. Can't you understand that? There's nothing wrong