Luis enjoyed the meal and complimented David on his cooking. David and Megan were beaming.

Grace didn't have much appetite, but she ate two bowls of soup. The familiar taste reminded her of the long, long ago, when David used to cook for them. They were poor, but it was peaceful and happy. But later, everything changed, all because of people's greed.

...

After dinner, Megan brought Grace her medicine. After Grace took it, she went back to her room with Luis.

Only the two of the space became very quiet, silent with each other. Feeling guilty, Grace wondered what she would say if Luis pressed her about buying birth...