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In a family torn apart by secrets and desperation, Sylvia Dickerson finds herself at a crossroads. Her pregnancy, a beacon of hope in a world overshadowed by her mother’s rare blood disease, becomes a weapon in a bitter battle for loyalty and survival. With her mother's health hanging in the balance, Sylvia must navigate a minefield of familial expectations, betrayal, and her own yearning for autonomy.
As her mother demands the unthinkable—termination of the very child that could save her life—Sylvia grapples with an impossible choice. Is it her duty to sacrifice her dreams for her family's sake? Or can she carve out a path that honors both her mother and her unborn child? The pressure mounts as tensions rise, and Sylvia's brother, Cornelius, and sister-in-law, Daisy, complicate matters further, each with their own agendas and resentments.
Caught in a storm of conflicting emotions, Sylvia must confront harsh truths about love, sacrifice, and what it truly means to be a daughter. Will she find the strength to fight for her child, or will she succumb to the weight of familial obligation? In a world where every decision feels like a betrayal, can there be a way forward that doesn't lead to heartbreak?
The Baby They Killed Was Her Only HopeChapter 1
I went back to my parents' place for the holiday. At dinner, I made a point of avoiding the shellfish.
Mom noticed right away. "Are you pregnant?"
I was about to nod when she snatched up her chopsticks and hurled them at my face. "What do you think you're doing having a baby? Get rid of it!"
"If you don't have time, take a day off work. Getting rid of a baby doesn't take that long!"
I stared at her, stunned, and asked her why.
That only made her angrier. She flipped the entire table over. "You're seriously asking me why?!"
"You know perfectly well I'm having surgery in September, and you just had to go and get yourself a due date right then. You did this on purpose!"
"Your father's getting old. He can't handle the strain, so don't even think about dumping this on him!"
"And your brother and Daisy Lawrence just booked their trip. You can't expect them to cancel and waste that money!"
"But you? All you have to do is get rid of the baby and take care of me. Simple!"
A wave of nausea crawled up my throat. It took me a long time to realize she wasn't joking.