I wasn't surprised to hear him say that. From the very beginning, I knew what kind of family they were.

After my prenatal visit, my mother-in-law, Estelle, took the ultrasound results and started asking around. When she found out it was a girl, her expression immediately soured.

"Daughters are just a financial burden. The first child should be a boy."

Estelle demanded I terminate the pregnancy, but when I refused, she attempted to circumvent my decision by contacting the doctor. She tried to bribe Dr. Neil Duncan to perform a secret abortion, but he sent her away, indignant.

"Are we living in the Middle Ages? You really need to move past these outdated views."

"This is illegal! We are responsible for the safety and well-being of both the mother and the child!"