“I’m sorry,” he said, dragging a hand down over his face. “That was uncalled for.” “Think what you want,” she replied stiffly. “But don’t doubt for one second that I don’t love this child growing inside of me.” “Then why, Ellie?” he asked, searching her gaze. “Why give him up?” “Because my son deserves better than I can ever give him!” she exclaimed, her voice catching. “If this is about money...” “Financial stability was only a small part of my decision to give my son up for adoption.” “Is this about being an unwed mother? Because there are a lot of women out there raising children on their own and doing a darn good job of it.” “It’s about my son deserving a mother who isn’t genetically predisposed to failing at motherhood,” she blurted out. “Now let it go, Lucas. Please.”
