The moment he saw the message, Rockwell completely forgot whatever was going on with Solenne. He ruffled her hair gently and said, “I’ve got to go. Be good, okay? I’ll bring you your favorite cake when I get back.”
Before the words even fully left his mouth, he was already out the door.
When he left, Solenne’s smile vanished.
She quietly went to the bathroom, cleaned herself up—and then she couldn’t sit still anymore. She booked a cab and rushed to the hospital.
She had just received the news that she was pregnant and hadn't had time to tell him
On the ride there, her mind was a mess.
All this time, she never doubted that Rockwell loved her and that he’d marry her someday.
He once told her he was willing to run away with her and build a life together. She’d even pictured herself carrying his child, imagining the three of them as a family.
She loved him. She wanted his children. hoping that when the pregnancy test came back positive, it would be a surprise he’d be happy about.
Her face went pale. She didn’t know how long she stood there in silence.
But eventually, she made up her mind.
“Doctor,” she said quietly, “I’d like to schedule an abortion.”