‘ What happened then happened when I was so young, of course I was terrified, weak, small, just an unlucky girl who happens to fall victim to just some neighboring incident.’

Tessa convinced in her mind. Her fingers tightened around the handle of her handbag.

‘ I'm grown now. Strong. An adult. I'm a fucking married woman now so I have nothing to be scared of.’

She swallowed and made herself think of the reasons why she so wanted this and that rekindled her will fire.

“ Yes. I am ready.”

A small smile cracked on the doctor's face. He nodded in support.

“ I admire your will, Mrs. Tessa....