Single Mom Defies Husband

Lina Jenkins was shocked and furious at the transformation. Despite her arguments and protests, Carson Adams seemed like a completely different person—aggressive and bad-tempered, as if he could blow up at any moment. Lina had thought about walking away and starting over without the baby. However, the doctor told her that due to her health, this could be her only chance to have a child in her lifetime. After thinking it through, she decided to keep the baby.

Thanksgiving was coming up, and instead of gathering with family for a traditional feast, Lina chose to stay home. A vintage-style dress hung in her closet, waiting for the day she would feel liberated. She brewed a strong cup of coffee, trying to find comfort in its aroma. The child carried her blood, so why couldn't she belong solely to Lina? Carson thought he could tie Lina to him through the child, not realizing she was already planning to raise the baby on her own, without him.

Her phone buzzed with a WhatsApp message from her friend, sharing a scenic photo from the Alps. Somehow, this image made her realize there was a world beyond Carson's reach, and she felt a glimmer of hope.