“Laura” Paulina called, sitting by the bed with tears in her eyes.

“I'm so sorry… It was my fault, I didn't take care of you the way I was supposed to. I didn't give you the right medication… You wouldn't have fallen pregnant” Paulina complained, pained that such a young girl would soon become a mother.

“Ma, please stop” Laura sighed, clutching the old woman's hand to her stomach.

Laura winced a little, adjusting her bandaged arm to a more comfortable position.

“Don't blame yourself for anything. It was Ricky that put me in a family way” Laura sniffed back her tears.

“Besides, it's over a month now” she added,...