Azoospermia

Marigold observed Brian with curiosity, her wide eyes observing his face intently, as if afraid of missing even the slightest change in his expression.

"Your true family? I've never heard of them... If you were to reveal yourself, would Ethan retaliate against them?"

Brian lowered his gaze, pulling Marigold closer into his embrace.

"Those that sold me to the Bennetts...could they still be considered family? I do not wish to hear anything about them. I do not care whether they live or die."

Marigold sighed. Every family had their own issues, and the matters Brian was unwilling to speak of must surely be the deepest shadows of his soul. She too didn't wish to pry too eagerly into his past.

"Very well. Nothing has been decided yet, in any case. I'm in turmoil over the matter of the child, and I don't know what to do. I need some time to calm my thoughts."