Chapter 22 A Shelter

Juliana wanted to bring Tiffany back to her house at Redroof Way, but she knew that Yuna and Zach would definitely throw a tantrum and that it would affect Tiffany. Therefore, she used what little money she had left to rent a small room for Tiffany instead. Tiffany had never thought that she would still be a burden to her mother even after she became an adult. She felt guilty. “You’re my daughter, and you’re never a burden to me. An abortion is a traumatic event; you need to take care of yourself well. Stop overthinking.” Tiffany stared at her stomach. After a while, she said softly, “I didn’t get the abortion. The child is still alive.” Juliana paused. “I thought the doctor did the operation?” “He didn’t. After they took me into the operating theater, I told the doctor that I would rather die than let him hurt my baby. If I survived and my baby didn’t, I would never let him live it down.” Tiffany’s voice didn’t hold any relief at all. If anything, she felt worried about her future. S