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“You see?” she said. “All men want a son. He’ll have one soon. You should behave with dignity and take care of that girl.”
You thought you had misheard her.
“What did you just say?”
“I said the truth,” she answered coolly. “That young woman is pregnant and knows nothing. Bring her here. Let her live in this house. You can take care of her. It’s more practical for everyone.”
The room tilted. For a second you thought you might actually faint.
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