บท 857: The Decision

"Choice B is the harder path because you're going to have to do everything in secret. You'll be married, but you can't live as a married couple openly," Lianne said, "However, the advantage of this choice is that no one can separate you anymore. My mother certainly would not do so and neither would my father."

"They would have to swallow the bitter pill and allow it," Lianne said, "Also … "

"Yes?" Kay said, encouraging Lianne to continue.

"Well, you were stupid not to have used protection last night," Lianne said, "Of course, you have the morning-after pill to correct it. However, just think about it. If you take that pill, you're indirectly telling Joseph that you don't want kids with him right now. That it isn't the right time. That he's too young."