Eloise patted my hand, sighing before adding, "I know your health isn't great, and Easton's turning 30 soon. Maybe we could consider a scientific approach to having a child?"
I smiled. "Whatever you think is best."
"Esther's been abroad long and is into that non-marriage thing. But she's been thinking about a business marriage to settle things with her family. Do you know how the Wallace family is an intellectual, modern thinker? The more I consider it, the more I realize it could be a win-win for everyone. It would spare you pain, and the child would have more people to love them. Would you consider it?"
My head spun, and I swallowed hard. "Have you talked to Easton about this?"
"Of course. Easton said as long as you're on board, it's fine with him."
Eloise spoke earnestly, "Rylee, you and Easton act like children because you don't have one yet. Once you have a child, I'm sure things will smooth out between you two. With a baby, your hearts will naturally come together."
I pressed my lips together, not saying a word.
Eloise reassured me, saying we didn't have to rush and could take our time to think it over.
As Esther and I left together, she stopped me at the entrance of the complex.