Chapter 40

Dora spoke very softly, and only Shelmaine heard her. Everyone else was busy chatting away, so they hadn't noticed Dora and Shelmaine. Shelmaine slowly munched on the fish that she had on her plate. It was odd because she never liked fish before she got pregnant. She even disliked the smell of fish. But somehow, she wanted to eat fish tonight, and she didn't mind the smell. Seeing that Shelmaine wasn't responding, Dora thought Shelmaine was angry. After checking that nobody was paying attention to them, Dora continued speaking. "My dad was sick, and we needed money. I didn't have a choice." "It's fine," Shelmaine said, taking a sip of water. "What's past is past. You have a better choice, and I'm happy for you." "Shelmaine…" Dora said guiltily. "Shelmaine, I didn't do it on purpose." But she didn't say more. Shelmaine comforted Dora instead. "Don't cry. I didn't say anything, did I? Since you made the choice, don't regret it." Dora paused, and she shed tears uncontrollably.