One evening, Grace felt sharp pains in her stomach. She was 9 months pregnant and knew the baby was coming soon. She called out to James, who was in his study, counting his money and looking at his business papers. Grace held her belly and told him they needed to go to the hospital right away. The pains were getting stronger and closer together.
James looked at Grace with angry eyes filled with disgust and hatred. He had been in a bad mood all day because one of his business deals had failed. He lost millions of dollars because his partner had cheated him. James blamed Grace for distracting him and told her she was the reason he was losing money and his business was suffering.
Grace tried to explain that the baby was coming and she needed help immediately. But James stood up and started shouting at her. He said he was tired of her face and tired of her presence in his house. James told Grace that he never wanted the baby and never wanted her. His words cut through Grace’s heart like sharp knives. James grabbed Grace roughly by the arm and dragged her toward the front door.
