Single Mom Defies Husband

Lina Jenkins deliberately teased Carson Adams with her remarks.

"Why would no one be interested in me? I've got five holiday homes, three cars, and over a million dollars in the bank. With all these assets as my dowry, why should I worry about finding a man?"

Carson was aware that Lina was well-off, but he hadn't realized just how wealthy she was. They had met through a matchmaking service, and during their interactions, Lina had noticed Carson's strong sense of pride. To keep from bruising his ego, she decided to keep parts of her financial situation under wraps. Ironically, this choice enabled her to see his true nature.

His reaction was one of disbelief, nearly clenching his jaw, he shot back, "I don't buy it! Where did you get all that money?"

Lina replied casually, "Believe whatever you want. Haven't you visited my place before? Maybe you should take a look at real estate prices out in the countryside here."

Carson Adams had always held himself in high regard. From a young age, he excelled academically, relying on his dedication to gain admission to a prestigious university, land a good job, and eventually buy a house and a car, carving out a life for himself in the city. Among his peers, he was considered one of the most accomplished.

However, the divide between him and Lina Jenkins wasn't something he could overcome with hard work alone. Take, for instance, Lina's family estate in the suburbs. Even though it wasn't in the most prime location, the property values easily soared into the millions. For Carson, with his income, affording something like that would be out of reach for a lifetime.

This wasn't just about money; it was a reality check that Lina intended to deliver to Carson, making him keenly aware of the vast gulf separating their worlds.

That evening, Carson called Lina again. His tone was much more subdued and approachable. After assessing the local housing market, it seemed he had reconsidered her value, leading him to adopt a more conciliatory attitude.

"Lina, I've given it some thought. We both made errors; we were too hasty," he began. "But, regardless of all that, you shouldn't have left with our daughter without saying anything. My mom's been crying repeatedly, longing to see the child."

"Let's get together and discuss this properly," he continued, trying to sound reasonable. However, the reality was starkly different. When they first found out the baby was a girl, Carson and his mother had quickly formed a united front.

"I'm the only son, and the Adams family can't end with me," he had insisted. "If you're not willing to end the pregnancy, then just let it go on. But as long as it's not a son, don't expect to be embraced by my family."