"However, the lad's sick now, so they can't think about having a child just yet." Ms. Francis lamented.
Monica and Victor shared a glance, but said nothing.
This was something Alesha had quietly relayed to Monica during the banquet. Upon hearing this, Monica, though had no say against it, deeply frowned upon the risky scheme employed by Shawn Francis.
Women crave stability, particularly when it concerns matters of marriage. Alesha was already in a vulnerable position, and yet, Shawn had constructed an obstacle in front of his and her parents. It might not be apparent now, but there will be a day when it all unravels. What then?
"Alesha, since things have come to this point, I really can't say much. But you've been too accommodating to Shawn. Sometimes, one can be so eager for something that he fails to consider the consequences. But you can't afford to do that, you need to think ahead."