IN a white room that wasn't too big, Adriel and an obstetrician were sitting opposite each other in their chairs. Adriel carefully listened to the doctor's explanation of Hana's condition. Before explaining, the doctor was still busy recording something on a form in front of him.

"You're the caretaker of Mrs. Hana?" asked the doctor.

"Yes doc, she is___meaning my housemaid at home." Adriel almost missed saying Hana was his wife.

"Where's her husband? I need to talk to him, it's quite a serious matter."

Adriel paused for a moment to find an excuse that could be given to the doctor, there was no way he would confess after what...