"I spoke with Wesley and Shea today, and we plan to take her embryo out and place it into an artificial womb," she said. "It's a bit expensive and we will need someone to monitor it 24/7, so it will cost more in the months to come."

He nodded. "What are the chances?"

"I can't say, but it's better than getting rid of the baby altogether. Shea really wants a child."

"Yeah, it's a great idea. Why didn't you tell me earlier?" He felt the pressure on his chest finally lift.

"I'm telling you right now, and I just got back. It's a very important decision, and I wanted to tell you about it in person."

He nodded again. "Ben told me you were a little cold to him today when he called you to ask what you needed the money for."

Avery had not expected Ben to be this sensitive. Not only was he sensitive and skeptical, but he seemed to enjoy telling on people.

She shielded her true emotions with a smile. "I haven't even told you about Shea at that point, so how could I tell him about her? It's