My baby's milk mother, my opium

ooked faded and cracked, much like her spirit. She had spent her childhood within these walls, but now, it was all being tak

ng she had lost. Her parents were gone, taken from her by a sudden illness that had left her not only grief-stricken but also burdened with their

ible in the stillness of the afternoon. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she sw

k on the house and started walking down the empty street, the cool breeze doing little

that felt impossible. The last few weeks had been especially hard, as her funds dried up and job offers dwindled. H

hs, after enduring the physical and emotional toll of pregnancy, they had discarded her like she was nothing. The wealthy couple who had hired her to bear

She sat on a bench under a large tree, staring blankly ahead. Her body felt heavy, her mind exh

dear," a soft voic

ooked at her with genuine concern. She was well-dressed, her clothes simple but elegant, the kind of attire that spoke

ia muttered, lo

Tania, her eyes softening with empathy. "I've seen that

ng something rude. She didn't need pity, especially not from

her voice gentle but firm. "I know this might sound s

e finally looked at the wom

d herself. "And I'm looking for someone

lt her guard go up.

orn a few days ago. His mother... well, let's just say she's not wi

. "You... you're asking me

sate you fairly. You wouldn't need to live with us or even interact much wit

sbelief. "You think I'd ag

't pretend to know what you've been through, but I can tell you're strug

ink money can fix everything, don't you? I've dealt with your kind

m certainly not here to exploit you. This isn't about money-it's about my

for stability. She didn't want to trust this woman, didn't want to believe that there was any goo

number. Think it over. If you decide you're interested, call me. The

hing against the smooth surface. She stared at it for a

said as she stood up, giving Tania one

, and she didn't trust Clara, but deep down, she knew she had no other options. The weight of her situation pressed d

till stung. Could she really trust Clara's offer? Or was s

f the tree above her. Tania closed her ey