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jeopardize them in any way. She didn’t want to bring the wrath
of their husbands or their father down on them. Maybe one
day, she would be able to do it.
“Yes!” Cassia nodded emphatically. A sudden radiance
bubbled up in her, a feeling she could barely contain. “Yes, I
want kids. I want a family of our own. If you’re okay with it, I
would like to adopt. I think we were both given amazing
opportunities in life, even if we had rougher starts. Neither of
us knew a lot of love growing up, both for different reasons.
I’d like to share all the love I have now with someone who
needs it. Or would you like to have our own children?” She
grabbed Adalynn’s hand, drawing her close and clutching it
tightly between them. “I know you had very painful losses
before. I know how hard it is for you to think of ever being
pregnant again. I know you’ve said that the loss fades with
time, but I’m sure that even talking about that time is painful
for you.”
Adalynn smoothed her fingers over Cassia’s gently. “It’s in
the past. It was painful, but each year that passes eases some
of that sting. I’m more than okay with talking about this, and
absolutely okay with thinking about starting a family with you.
When I think about that, I feel so much joy. If you want to
have our own children, I would love to give you that, but if
you’re open to adopting, I really like that idea too. There are
kids out there who have been through hell. I’d like to give
them a place that, even if it’s crazy and has too many goats
and only one turret, is a full of happiness and patience and
love.”
“I think kids would like it out here. I like the idea of
adopting, no matter how long or difficult the process is.”
