Chapter 15

Andy was more than shocked. No, he just couldn't believe that Sharon speaks such things. He approached her while she avoided his gaze. Tears streamed down her cheeks, but she was helpless. She didn't want this child and she knew it was all just a mistake.

"Sharon, are you kidding? You want to terminate our child?" he asked with anger. Sharon took a deep breath and wiped her tears.

"Andy, believe me, I've never thought about abortion. I can't think of anything like that. I am a mother and I can't kill my children. But you must understand that I'm still married and that's big mistake." she said firmly.

"Sharon, you think about your failed marriage? We got engaged and you'll soon divorce this idiot! I can't believe that you think that our child is a mistake I won't let anything like this. This is my child." Andy almost shouted. Sharon's eyes blazed with anger.

"Enough! But it's my body and I'm the one who will decide whether to keep this child or not. You know what, it makes no sense to argue with you. I'm tired." she said angrily and got into the car. Andy gritted his teeth in anger. He couldn't believe that Sharon doesn't want their child. After several hours, they took Maddie from school and went home. The little girl could feel the tension between her parents. Andy was trying to hide his anger, but it was very possible, seeing how Sharon wants to ruin their lives.

"Dad, will you help me for my project?" Maddie asked with a smile. Andy nodded and kissed his daughter tenderly on the cheek.

"Of course Princess. After you finish your dinner." he agreed and glanced at Sharon, which barely touched her plate and she sat thoughtfully. Maddie looked at her mother and took her hand.

"Mom, can you also help me with Dad?" the little girl asked plaintively. Sharon took a deep breath and took Maddie in her lap, kissing her forehead.

"Maddie, honey, I feel pretty tired. I am sure that your father will succeed without my help. But I promise I'll check your project later." she said apologetically. Maddie hugged her mother tightly. Maybe she was the happiest child, as she'd won parents like Sharon and Andy who helped her forget about the pain of losing her parents. When Andy went to the nursery with Maddie, Sharon sat on the couch thoughtfully. Perhaps it was fear. Fear of a new beginning. Fear that the past will return. She took a deep breath and took the photo album. Looking at Emily and Ricky's pictures, her eyes filled with tears. But she still didn't want this child as if nothing could make her change her mind. In addition, the nausea and the dizziness that she feels not let her think clearly. On the other hand, Andy helped Maddie, but his thoughts were in Sharon. He still couldn't believe that she doesn't want this child, who was almost something like a miracle.

"Dad, why did Mom behaves so coldly to me?" Maddie asked sadly. Andy sighed wearily and shrugged.

"I have no idea, honey. But look, your mother just feels tired. Maybe she needs time." He answered quietly. Maddie nodded slightly.

"Now can I show my project to Mom?" the little girl asked plaintively. Andy couldn't refuse. He agreed and took Maddie to the living room. When Maddie showed her project, Sharon react in quite an unusual way. She started yelling and that made Maddie be upset. She immediately went to her room, while Andy stood before Sharon angrily.

"Sharon, I can't believe that you yell at Maddie! What's the problem? The kid just wanted to take your opinion but you began to yell." Andy said heatedly. Sharon took a deep breath.

"Because I feel tired and don't want to talk to anyone right now. I know. I am guilty and regret that I yelled at Maddie. I hurt my daughter, but nobody wants to know what I feel right now." she said angrily. Andy rolled his eyes, dissatisfied.

"Sharon, you're the one who wants to ruin our lives. First, you say that you don't want our child and now you yelled at Maddy. What's happening with you? I want to know the truth. I want to know the reason why you don't want this child. I want to know the truth. " Andy said with anger, feeling that his patience ends. Sharon swallowed the lump in her throat and went into the bedroom without saying a word. Andy closed his eyes for a moment and went to the nursery to calm Maddie. The little girl wouldn't stop crying.

"Maddie, honey, calm down. Look, your mother didn't want to yell at you. She was just angry about something else. You know very well that she loves you." he said softly, hugging his daughter.

"Dad, I haven't done anything." the little girl sobbed. Andy shushed softly and wiped her tears.

"I know honey, you're not guilty. But you'll see, your mother will be better. She just didn't feel well and she needs time." he said quietly, hoping to calm Maddie. Maddie hugged her father and snuggled in his arms. During this time Sharon didn't stop to think about her future. She regretted that she'd yelled at Maddie. She really regretted and she wanted to apologize. The next morning, Andy and Maddie were having breakfast in the kitchen when Sharon joined them and knelt in front of Maddie. Andy watched her coldly. Maddie looked at her mother sadly.

"Maddie, I'm sorry. I never wanted to yell at you. I was just too nervous. I know I hurt you terribly, and perhaps you won't forgive me. I'm sorry, honey." she said apologetically. Maddie hugged her mother, while Andy was thinking how wrong he was, thinking that Maddie will be a problem between them. The little girl was doing everything possible for their happiness.

"Mom, I know you also have problems. I love you." Maddie said with a smile and a kissed Sharon on the cheek. Sharon stroked her hair and smiled softly.

"I love you honey." Andy took Maddie's bag and looked at Maddie.

"Sharon, I'm sorry but I wouldn't want Maddie to be late for school." he injerected sharply. Sharon kissed Maddie for goodbye and she went to school with Andy. Sharon could feel the coldness between her and Andy, but he was right. A few hours later, Sharon and Andy were in the department. While Chief Johnson had a conversation with Sharon in her office, Andy explained everything to Provenza.

"So, Sharon is pregnant, but she doesn't want this child?" Provenza asked confused. Andy sighed and nodded slightly.

"Exactly. But Provenza, I want to know why. Why she doesn't want our child ?! It's kind of a miracle, but she doesn't want to keep the baby." he said unhappily. Provenza squeezed his shoulder.

"Whatever happens, you have to talk to her. You two should solve this problem." Provenza said sternly. Andy shook his head. It wasn't easy.

"Sharon, this is such good news. After all these difficulties, I thought you'd be happy. It's a miracle." Brenda said with a smile. Sharon took a deep breath and shrugged.

"I am aware of that Chief, but I don't want this child. This is something that makes me feel unhappy. I know that Andy would be very happy, but I don't want to keep this baby. Don't get me wrong. I haven't thought about abortion. I am a mother and I love my children. Besides, I have to think about Maddie too. " she said thoughtfully. Brenda squeezed her shoulder.

"Sharon, I'm sure that Maddie will be happy with this news. Look, you and Andy adopted Maddie and you did something very nice. And now, when you have a chance to forget the pain of losing your child, you don't want to keep the baby . " Brenda said sadly. Sharon bit her lip.

"Believe me, chief. That is my biggest fear. Dr. Julie told me that this pregnancy would be quite difficult because of my age. I don't know. I'm afraid that I'll again have a miscarriage. This is my greatest fear. " she admitted, wiping her tears. Brenda shushed softly and hugged her comfortingly.

"Sharon, calm down. That you had a miscarriage in the past doesn't mean that it will now happen the same. Look, I think you should share it with Andy. He wants to know the reason why you don't want to keep this child. Talk to him. " Brenda said encouragingly. Sharon shrugged and walked out of the office. She quickly sat down on her desk and looked at Andy, who avoided her gaze. He was right. She'd hurt him too much. Finally, Sharon got up from her desk and stood in front of Andy.

"Andy, we need to talk." she said firmly as he looked at her coldly ...

~~~ TBC ~~~