{"id":11069,"date":"2025-04-19T02:43:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T02:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11069"},"modified":"2025-04-19T02:43:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T02:43:58","slug":"my-sil-demanded-that-i-give-her-my-baby-as-a-birthday-gift-but-she-got-exactly-what-she-deserved-story-of-the-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11069","title":{"rendered":"My SIL Demanded That I Give Her My Baby as a Birthday Gift, but She Got Exactly What She Deserved \u2013 Story of the Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">My sister-in-law always felt entitled to whatever she wanted, but nothing prepared me for her most outrageous demand yet\u2014she wanted me to have a baby just so she could keep it as a gift. When she refused to take no for an answer, I decided to teach her a lesson she would never forget.<\/p><div class=\"bmbig69f5c58e99f17\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.bmbig69f5c58e99f17 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.bmbig69f5c58e99f17 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.bmbig69f5c58e99f17 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.bmbig69f5c58e99f17 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.bmbig69f5c58e99f17 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Do you think you have crazy relatives? Well, let me tell you about mine, and you might change your mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/XHu70LMOIkKFea2xveGvpbTxlEINxz-2jXvMSpn1248\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTA1YzQyODU3ZTZmNDI3OTJkNGMzOWQ4NWFmODVkOWQ1MTAwZTFkZDg0OGE0NzhiM2M4YzIyOTBhZTZkZDQyNy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/4DqNdcKbsVeyhLkh0stuYq6pmOjQyuJzxx-X-Ka3mjA\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTA1YzQyODU3ZTZmNDI3OTJkNGMzOWQ4NWFmODVkOWQ1MTAwZTFkZDg0OGE0NzhiM2M4YzIyOTBhZTZkZDQyNy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/vFShOlXumwRXQV0vrmXHlGTKK4DKRwRWQ8dRnnTu0UQ\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTA1YzQyODU3ZTZmNDI3OTJkNGMzOWQ4NWFmODVkOWQ1MTAwZTFkZDg0OGE0NzhiM2M4YzIyOTBhZTZkZDQyNy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/A-RA_dL8vrCYF3XfNc910R2GGQCyb_HYgLDw5zWM7p8\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTA1YzQyODU3ZTZmNDI3OTJkNGMzOWQ4NWFmODVkOWQ1MTAwZTFkZDg0OGE0NzhiM2M4YzIyOTBhZTZkZDQyNy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/cipUeSlmpROjWg5VaJpw33g8r9jJ8x30BDubzat9T9s\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTA1YzQyODU3ZTZmNDI3OTJkNGMzOWQ4NWFmODVkOWQ1MTAwZTFkZDg0OGE0NzhiM2M4YzIyOTBhZTZkZDQyNy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/905c42857e6f42792d4c39d85af85d9d5100e1dd848a478b3c8c2290ae6dd427.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Harry and I had been married for seven years, together for nearly fifteen, and we had two wonderful children, Maya and Luke.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Our little family was everything to me but when it came to our extended family, things weren\u2019t as simple.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">I realized something was off with my MIL, Charlotte, and my SIL, Candice, the very first day I met them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/NbOtEkuyvirkLF8OThJBwv9xFLoLKaH28WyezTq0FqE\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDJjYmMwYWJiNjBkMjIwM2ZlMWRiNjFhMGVhMjg5ZWJlMWEzNzRkYTVkNTViNzM0MDdmY2ExZDdmZjk2Y2NkZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/JKKkpay3QPHzu1DaRipnMwrv_Ui-26tHxMP_f2Yv8VM\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDJjYmMwYWJiNjBkMjIwM2ZlMWRiNjFhMGVhMjg5ZWJlMWEzNzRkYTVkNTViNzM0MDdmY2ExZDdmZjk2Y2NkZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/FBEfAqb71r3Avqd0gKa1C8a3OSGBVa7uXRV8CxEBg60\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDJjYmMwYWJiNjBkMjIwM2ZlMWRiNjFhMGVhMjg5ZWJlMWEzNzRkYTVkNTViNzM0MDdmY2ExZDdmZjk2Y2NkZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/7eNKUTKMq6mNXz5QpHAvt2u3raBnVInbi0O9oZhAlPM\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDJjYmMwYWJiNjBkMjIwM2ZlMWRiNjFhMGVhMjg5ZWJlMWEzNzRkYTVkNTViNzM0MDdmY2ExZDdmZjk2Y2NkZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/o7S6hiriyoLz1cgmxl-2JaSAc4YyXHDoRNG55mSmP1o\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDJjYmMwYWJiNjBkMjIwM2ZlMWRiNjFhMGVhMjg5ZWJlMWEzNzRkYTVkNTViNzM0MDdmY2ExZDdmZjk2Y2NkZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/42cbc0abb60d2203fe1db61a0ea289ebe1a374da5d55b73407fca1d7ff96ccdd.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">I told myself it was just nerves, that I was overthinking it. I had no idea then just how much trouble they would bring into my life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Before our wedding, Candice proved just how self-centered she was. She threw a full-blown tantrum because I had the audacity to choose someone else as my maid of honor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Worse yet, she claimed my dress was prettier than hers. As if my wedding was supposed to revolve around her!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/0ifjgeFgiEVGrptcnxkweYrJqonZgwhV22Eu1dVsy7Y\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGExZTk1YTA5NzlhMjg1YjhjM2M4MDU4ZmJjNzZmZjA5Zjk0ZTRjYzAyMjNjZTFiZjcwNGQ4ZDc1M2NkM2Y5Yi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/2zLu5znQiBxOs42HA8NFnWBmTz6IgPAte4-zopZ_TDE\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGExZTk1YTA5NzlhMjg1YjhjM2M4MDU4ZmJjNzZmZjA5Zjk0ZTRjYzAyMjNjZTFiZjcwNGQ4ZDc1M2NkM2Y5Yi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/NSa5fUUmnHsLj7J7eIvqIZamGbfulFZ9H_uYMIf3XJI\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGExZTk1YTA5NzlhMjg1YjhjM2M4MDU4ZmJjNzZmZjA5Zjk0ZTRjYzAyMjNjZTFiZjcwNGQ4ZDc1M2NkM2Y5Yi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/XCvBanbWDKS0SOu7dISCeIimhj71cZaySggsXQ64lx0\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGExZTk1YTA5NzlhMjg1YjhjM2M4MDU4ZmJjNzZmZjA5Zjk0ZTRjYzAyMjNjZTFiZjcwNGQ4ZDc1M2NkM2Y5Yi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/1BNFcHqtXvLBtF41EgNP0brerkDqeGAGTbEOi3ffMpc\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGExZTk1YTA5NzlhMjg1YjhjM2M4MDU4ZmJjNzZmZjA5Zjk0ZTRjYzAyMjNjZTFiZjcwNGQ4ZDc1M2NkM2Y5Yi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/4a1e95a0979a285b8c3c8058fbc76ff09f94e4cc0223ce1bf704d8d753cd3f9b.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She nearly ruined the entire day, but thankfully, Grace, Harry\u2019s grandmother, stepped in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Grace was the only truly kind soul in that family, aside from my husband. Unfortunately, she lived too far away to rescue us often.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">But just before Candice\u2019s thirtieth birthday, something happened that made me question reality itself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/geE16rd0y2hTwh76GHJwDphShlvjPp1hfsGpD_bGRcA\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDYwMGViNmZmYmZjYmViOTQ3NjQ1MmE4NDRkMjZhNmQ0NTUzMjFkM2ZlOWVlZWY3NGI0Y2IwODg1YmE2MjZmZi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/pVPW6BBfG-YmHdA0j7cn_6xrH_ntsuvfv9lohpkm8Jo\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDYwMGViNmZmYmZjYmViOTQ3NjQ1MmE4NDRkMjZhNmQ0NTUzMjFkM2ZlOWVlZWY3NGI0Y2IwODg1YmE2MjZmZi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/nPj04b7MMHTD8K8FH-KbNW6S4432Ijl7vgMpivNJjIY\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDYwMGViNmZmYmZjYmViOTQ3NjQ1MmE4NDRkMjZhNmQ0NTUzMjFkM2ZlOWVlZWY3NGI0Y2IwODg1YmE2MjZmZi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/sqkFdj8hQSR8AydcrcxnlXQWJkLumfBVNxv0Pctrdvg\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDYwMGViNmZmYmZjYmViOTQ3NjQ1MmE4NDRkMjZhNmQ0NTUzMjFkM2ZlOWVlZWY3NGI0Y2IwODg1YmE2MjZmZi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/rXjRlV8e9CzFsSlPWfTQ0OHS92v4I_58a_nLP0qE_54\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDYwMGViNmZmYmZjYmViOTQ3NjQ1MmE4NDRkMjZhNmQ0NTUzMjFkM2ZlOWVlZWY3NGI0Y2IwODg1YmE2MjZmZi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/0600eb6ffbfcbeb9476452a844d26a6d455321d3fe9eeef74b4cb0885ba626ff.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Candice rarely visited us, and when she did, she kept her distance from the kids, always complaining that they were \u201ctoo noisy\u201d or \u201cgave her headaches.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">But that day was different. She spent hours playing with Maya, and something about it sent a shiver down my spine. As it turned out, I had every reason to be worried.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">During dinner, Candice kept glancing at me and Harry. I knew she wanted attention. I just didn\u2019t know why.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/BZLxMaREXYqZky1P44KYd2cBnZieDYEU_-sS0cptfS0\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWZiZjFlZjYxNWQ4ZjRmZDdiNjM4MmM1NzQ2NjAxNmM4N2I1OGYwYjQwODBlOTM1Y2EzNjI1Njg2ZmYzYTZmMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTkyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/TZ5QV7dblAHbhFnREI8FHkpePd4y75SMtKLtNy1D_S0\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWZiZjFlZjYxNWQ4ZjRmZDdiNjM4MmM1NzQ2NjAxNmM4N2I1OGYwYjQwODBlOTM1Y2EzNjI1Njg2ZmYzYTZmMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTkyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/KuOPmDbbJHRsxPOp5t1GHCxIni37bsBVIwJe10PmFaY\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWZiZjFlZjYxNWQ4ZjRmZDdiNjM4MmM1NzQ2NjAxNmM4N2I1OGYwYjQwODBlOTM1Y2EzNjI1Njg2ZmYzYTZmMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTkyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/tQqfDndiq-T9EZXGYwNrjyTDAW8LOKCo3_V0EztKP5A\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWZiZjFlZjYxNWQ4ZjRmZDdiNjM4MmM1NzQ2NjAxNmM4N2I1OGYwYjQwODBlOTM1Y2EzNjI1Njg2ZmYzYTZmMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTkyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/JOwiEYNQG9HSLmhCxCm1o7_shBKdSxd58xut2ncG9zw\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWZiZjFlZjYxNWQ4ZjRmZDdiNjM4MmM1NzQ2NjAxNmM4N2I1OGYwYjQwODBlOTM1Y2EzNjI1Njg2ZmYzYTZmMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTkyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/afbf1ef615d8f4fd7b6382c57466016c87b58f0b4080e935ca3625686ff3a6f1.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2400\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cI have an announcement!\u201d Her voice rang through the dining room. \u201cI\u2019m going to be a mom!\u201d she blurted out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Harry choked on his food. He coughed and grabbed his water. I froze with my fork halfway to my mouth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cWhat?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/Tk_fHdD5FBzK96SUmklRSyJ641_u0oFiIITqS6gRL7A\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDVlZGFiMWVhOGI5M2JiY2Y5NGQ0Mzg5YWI4Mjk4NTBmMWRiYTliMzM5YjhhOWYzZmMzN2E5NmZlMmRiZDg1OS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/tWHf7zNqvGY-gkgiicK4pBjSwhhqjKdHiBdXi9fEiH0\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDVlZGFiMWVhOGI5M2JiY2Y5NGQ0Mzg5YWI4Mjk4NTBmMWRiYTliMzM5YjhhOWYzZmMzN2E5NmZlMmRiZDg1OS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/Pg-Sq8e8cvQRypOivdlHs14HFiOZbdyLKXictKzNDBw\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDVlZGFiMWVhOGI5M2JiY2Y5NGQ0Mzg5YWI4Mjk4NTBmMWRiYTliMzM5YjhhOWYzZmMzN2E5NmZlMmRiZDg1OS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/WV55QsRJhJhylAeqpcWL2UlgCVmnop-WmMFKMNWhL2s\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDVlZGFiMWVhOGI5M2JiY2Y5NGQ0Mzg5YWI4Mjk4NTBmMWRiYTliMzM5YjhhOWYzZmMzN2E5NmZlMmRiZDg1OS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/RLhkOgXomBgtD-Zu1wkXyviSZO07TTKOp3sfEGtOv08\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDVlZGFiMWVhOGI5M2JiY2Y5NGQ0Mzg5YWI4Mjk4NTBmMWRiYTliMzM5YjhhOWYzZmMzN2E5NmZlMmRiZDg1OS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/d5edab1ea8b93bbcf94d4389ab829850f1dba9b339b8a9f3fc37a96fe2dbd859.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Harry wiped his mouth. \u201cWho\u2026 is the father?\u201d His brows furrowed. \u201cYou\u2019re not even dating anyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">He was right. The last boyfriend, she had run off after she screamed at him for not buying her an expensive handbag.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Candice waved a hand. \u201cThat\u2019s actually why I came over today.\u201d She straightened in her chair. \u201cThe parents of my daughter will be you two.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/N_CFHM8gZz4IPA_beiY0ux5CbVakFa3fJomxNx9U5_w\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWNmYjNiZTgzZWZjNDk4OTM0ZTZjMWFhNzg4ZDZjZDY4MGNmZTBjZDRjZjViNGRlOTU1Mzc3OGE5YmVmZmJjYS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/_INFKkzDmcVpt6HQYOVWc_Wtg4WI7taT3X7aYR-C8rY\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWNmYjNiZTgzZWZjNDk4OTM0ZTZjMWFhNzg4ZDZjZDY4MGNmZTBjZDRjZjViNGRlOTU1Mzc3OGE5YmVmZmJjYS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/ouP6TtmUE1OuD1VHRJbO-eiPo2YHQpzp2yhRS1dr0zI\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWNmYjNiZTgzZWZjNDk4OTM0ZTZjMWFhNzg4ZDZjZDY4MGNmZTBjZDRjZjViNGRlOTU1Mzc3OGE5YmVmZmJjYS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/igfEqZjwPd2AQGn0kqN-AeE-ZOk9GPmmKl4TeWFcsW4\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWNmYjNiZTgzZWZjNDk4OTM0ZTZjMWFhNzg4ZDZjZDY4MGNmZTBjZDRjZjViNGRlOTU1Mzc3OGE5YmVmZmJjYS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/Egt76rZCeEtJaff_yDkpIoH7DSloRgY7dbbT5WR0miw\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWNmYjNiZTgzZWZjNDk4OTM0ZTZjMWFhNzg4ZDZjZDY4MGNmZTBjZDRjZjViNGRlOTU1Mzc3OGE5YmVmZmJjYS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/ecfb3be83efc498934e6c1aa788d6cd680cfe0cd4cf5b4de9553778a9beffbca.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">My stomach twisted. \u201cWhat?!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She sighed like I was the crazy one. \u201cI\u2019m almost thirty, and I don\u2019t have a husband.\u201d She smiled. \u201cThe perfect birthday gift would be a daughter.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">I opened my mouth, then closed it. My brain struggled to process her words.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/EAX6Hx4JUz1XoNmiFhWBQDrn2Zy-AsSUXkWbHxJ4lAc\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODJmNGIxMmRjNTI5ZjE5NWFkMzg3NGU0Njg1N2IyYzdiYzZjMjQ1ODUwMzRiYTA4MjllYzgyNjg4MTVlYjg0Yi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/0Z7ZR3r2OICKFV019je3a6Er_DlOGLv1VODpLR-HvCM\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODJmNGIxMmRjNTI5ZjE5NWFkMzg3NGU0Njg1N2IyYzdiYzZjMjQ1ODUwMzRiYTA4MjllYzgyNjg4MTVlYjg0Yi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/P1-5APRzx7r4DVL3wDrREXD58AdMCzXcfvdigeuz0FQ\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODJmNGIxMmRjNTI5ZjE5NWFkMzg3NGU0Njg1N2IyYzdiYzZjMjQ1ODUwMzRiYTA4MjllYzgyNjg4MTVlYjg0Yi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/vXnv5CiBGHj1RoxzeopK2VRNYikSFPnF5Hm1-UNtkFQ\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODJmNGIxMmRjNTI5ZjE5NWFkMzg3NGU0Njg1N2IyYzdiYzZjMjQ1ODUwMzRiYTA4MjllYzgyNjg4MTVlYjg0Yi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/SJ0dfv6Gd6t0YiMJ7IeDcPalLQBaWTegNmPLgFutTmE\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODJmNGIxMmRjNTI5ZjE5NWFkMzg3NGU0Njg1N2IyYzdiYzZjMjQ1ODUwMzRiYTA4MjllYzgyNjg4MTVlYjg0Yi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/82f4b12dc529f195ad3874e46857b2c7bc6c24585034ba0829ec8268815eb84b.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Harry rubbed his temples. \u201cYou want Stephanie to be your surrogate?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Candice shook her head. \u201cNo, I want you two to have a baby for me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">I placed my hands on the table. \u201cSo, it would be our child, and you expect us to give it to you?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/Ri5UaR-6kBbtTo-pp4Ji46bPtCUwFzuIBZDVIk5Mj3A\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzA0MjdhMDdhNzlhNWNiM2IxMDk3NDdiNzA0YzI2MGI4Mjk4YTk5ZGVjZDJhMzc2MGE4ZTM1MGU1YzQ2ZTY4OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/fX1yXS_jbH7kdY8G_e15XluhRwfN1dg5PoHCwrgEBIs\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzA0MjdhMDdhNzlhNWNiM2IxMDk3NDdiNzA0YzI2MGI4Mjk4YTk5ZGVjZDJhMzc2MGE4ZTM1MGU1YzQ2ZTY4OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/xCkImYMqtCxk-ZA2-6aLob0Q5FkZ_8_a1owPyAw-DEw\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzA0MjdhMDdhNzlhNWNiM2IxMDk3NDdiNzA0YzI2MGI4Mjk4YTk5ZGVjZDJhMzc2MGE4ZTM1MGU1YzQ2ZTY4OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/C2P4dZQuNuanhR60ScG-Jrcq4n8ztWFz_X2raSvWoZk\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzA0MjdhMDdhNzlhNWNiM2IxMDk3NDdiNzA0YzI2MGI4Mjk4YTk5ZGVjZDJhMzc2MGE4ZTM1MGU1YzQ2ZTY4OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/17QnBLy1fuBVa3_2xtSf-FI3T_RBdx7b7I8WLgU7fiA\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzA0MjdhMDdhNzlhNWNiM2IxMDk3NDdiNzA0YzI2MGI4Mjk4YTk5ZGVjZDJhMzc2MGE4ZTM1MGU1YzQ2ZTY4OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTYwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/c0427a07a79a5cb3b109747b704c260b8298a99decd2a3760a8e350e5c46e688.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2400\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cNot just give\u2014give it to me for my birthday. What\u2019s the problem?\u201d Her tone was light, casual, like she was asking for a sweater.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">I stared at her. \u201cYou seriously don\u2019t see a problem?\u201d My voice rose. \u201cHarry and I aren\u2019t having any more children. I am not having a baby just to hand it over to you.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Candice scoffed. \u201cStephanie, you\u2019ve always been so selfish.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/RqsyWkeWeNjVBRRsjHGOxVcjwAdO7gTfUtk0LiYeYRM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTBmMWNlYzI4YzU2MDFkY2FlZjNkMThiMjE0ZmI2MWM4OTQyNTI2ZmU1YmRhMjI3NGM5NTIzMDliODFiYzliOC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/-IQVNC5I2lG3VPPOrYJ2Ec931tdnyPH7-UISpsaIerk\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTBmMWNlYzI4YzU2MDFkY2FlZjNkMThiMjE0ZmI2MWM4OTQyNTI2ZmU1YmRhMjI3NGM5NTIzMDliODFiYzliOC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/4giTtDqYnqeK_ly0_W0R-6vRUcx9WQFkTPnS_MKWNIE\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTBmMWNlYzI4YzU2MDFkY2FlZjNkMThiMjE0ZmI2MWM4OTQyNTI2ZmU1YmRhMjI3NGM5NTIzMDliODFiYzliOC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/gnM4F4mXnaKFeQhienn7UoRy6fzQQrxZM21thqCeKAM\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTBmMWNlYzI4YzU2MDFkY2FlZjNkMThiMjE0ZmI2MWM4OTQyNTI2ZmU1YmRhMjI3NGM5NTIzMDliODFiYzliOC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/XPHTSeZfz65ErI8Zuu1ej3ZVWmYPq-uBt82sy8Iskmc\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTBmMWNlYzI4YzU2MDFkY2FlZjNkMThiMjE0ZmI2MWM4OTQyNTI2ZmU1YmRhMjI3NGM5NTIzMDliODFiYzliOC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/e0f1cec28c5601dcaef3d18b214fb61c8942526fe5bda2274c952309b81bc9b8.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Harry\u2019s chair scraped against the floor as he sat up. \u201cNo, Candice. Stephanie is right. We\u2019re not doing this.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cBut why? You already have two! What\u2019s the big deal about having one more?\u201d Her voice hit a high-pitched whine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">I clenched my fists. \u201cI am not an incubator! A child is not an object! 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You want to be the only one with kids!\u201d Candice shrieked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Harry slammed his hand on the table. \u201cEnough! Leave. Now.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Candice\u2019s face burned red. She stood, shaking with anger. \u201cI\u2019ll tell Mom about this!\u201d She stomped to the door, threw it open, and slammed it behind her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/7HJcrhOSuhfcJvFAs1OAEWHsr8WFiK6Vm_3Rxk0xLXE\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmI2YWI2NTg5Y2M2ZWQxNTUyMDc5YTg4NzA0MGQ0NTNkNTIyOTg1ZGU3MDJjYTA1OGE5YTBkZDZlNjU3ZTBiMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/apayLr8wR_pGuuSllGa5sc4kYUw9Uc_K9W3yCO_K8Jo\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmI2YWI2NTg5Y2M2ZWQxNTUyMDc5YTg4NzA0MGQ0NTNkNTIyOTg1ZGU3MDJjYTA1OGE5YTBkZDZlNjU3ZTBiMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/uYJfcHxFt_ty0EeGQeGyq10CAGJZuG_f0TAY1r0JBwc\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmI2YWI2NTg5Y2M2ZWQxNTUyMDc5YTg4NzA0MGQ0NTNkNTIyOTg1ZGU3MDJjYTA1OGE5YTBkZDZlNjU3ZTBiMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/SSrQTI8RD3VRr0G_6ANmE_ysQR2UfwidfGEaB3scsdQ\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmI2YWI2NTg5Y2M2ZWQxNTUyMDc5YTg4NzA0MGQ0NTNkNTIyOTg1ZGU3MDJjYTA1OGE5YTBkZDZlNjU3ZTBiMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/GvZc-tQzfSewjM6H7Q3cvfsR_bzGbfSgVKRsQGT8zZA\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMmI2YWI2NTg5Y2M2ZWQxNTUyMDc5YTg4NzA0MGQ0NTNkNTIyOTg1ZGU3MDJjYTA1OGE5YTBkZDZlNjU3ZTBiMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/2b6ab6589cc6ed1552079a887040d453d522985de702ca058a9a0dd6e657e0b0.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">I exhaled. \u201cHow did she even come up with this?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Harry shook his head. \u201cShe\u2019s completely lost it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Candice stayed quiet for a while. I hoped that meant she&#8217;d finally let it go. I should have known better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/LrB3-Mt9AeBGjWLcVTxwppsAIRJxvXREOWM8yoc_UPM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjIxZmI5MmE5MWM3MjQ0MmMzOTMzZmJkZGNjYzI3YjliMzQ4Y2RlZWY2M2ExYjZlYTMwNjRmYjIyOTgxMTIyYS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/IGzqPhsnx1cGqwA0srFBxp6RJ3C4aeshHnkp1H6egV0\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjIxZmI5MmE5MWM3MjQ0MmMzOTMzZmJkZGNjYzI3YjliMzQ4Y2RlZWY2M2ExYjZlYTMwNjRmYjIyOTgxMTIyYS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/A_HYpyXTiDoqTX-ruyVT61-5c9tWK9TqCmxkkphRfA0\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjIxZmI5MmE5MWM3MjQ0MmMzOTMzZmJkZGNjYzI3YjliMzQ4Y2RlZWY2M2ExYjZlYTMwNjRmYjIyOTgxMTIyYS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/3OcHBse_6EBCwbJbFNg-vcfKu_T4OyhDj7j_0-ISHIk\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjIxZmI5MmE5MWM3MjQ0MmMzOTMzZmJkZGNjYzI3YjliMzQ4Y2RlZWY2M2ExYjZlYTMwNjRmYjIyOTgxMTIyYS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/2KtBYuc_8D31iO8Y1ARap1NJNf0uS73SJI83EUsCnp0\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjIxZmI5MmE5MWM3MjQ0MmMzOTMzZmJkZGNjYzI3YjliMzQ4Y2RlZWY2M2ExYjZlYTMwNjRmYjIyOTgxMTIyYS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/621fb92a91c72442c3933fbddccc27b9b348cdeef63a1b6ea3064fb22981122a.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">One afternoon, Candice showed up at our house with Charlotte by her side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Candice\u2019s arms overflowed with shopping bags from baby stores. My first thought was she had decided to be a good aunt and bring gifts for Maya and Luke. But the smug look on her face told me otherwise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Charlotte walked in without waiting for an invitation. She sat on the couch and gestured for Harry and me to join her. Candice stood nearby, grinning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/8YPII9pMMuvch6vdypgK1pL7KO68GtfxGqAvC5mXKrc\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjFmZTAxYmNjYWNkNjYwMDA0ZDg0NDc5MDNkN2ZjYzBlYmFkMjAwMTg1OGQzMmM5YmRmZGEyZDExNGUxZTEwNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/3Ance0iFdrya92LIgcPuO9mhkEBvfo4dKzdu1O-tggM\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjFmZTAxYmNjYWNkNjYwMDA0ZDg0NDc5MDNkN2ZjYzBlYmFkMjAwMTg1OGQzMmM5YmRmZGEyZDExNGUxZTEwNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/_deOOLtMlYXzwxqiJtV2HqZjxXY-hnY2RS8UypoNfow\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjFmZTAxYmNjYWNkNjYwMDA0ZDg0NDc5MDNkN2ZjYzBlYmFkMjAwMTg1OGQzMmM5YmRmZGEyZDExNGUxZTEwNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/GAlwv979c3tPZ04YdGyCy_nD-HUMa6FdFFAOKDE2fKw\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjFmZTAxYmNjYWNkNjYwMDA0ZDg0NDc5MDNkN2ZjYzBlYmFkMjAwMTg1OGQzMmM5YmRmZGEyZDExNGUxZTEwNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/OemCwDNWYY8I8cLmdYMnGW6ub2UBo136eSxLHTZc-rk\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjFmZTAxYmNjYWNkNjYwMDA0ZDg0NDc5MDNkN2ZjYzBlYmFkMjAwMTg1OGQzMmM5YmRmZGEyZDExNGUxZTEwNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/21fe01bccacd660004d8447903d7fcc0ebad2001858d32c9bdfda2d114e1e106.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cCandice told me that you agreed to give her a baby,\u201d Charlotte said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cWhat? No, we told her we weren\u2019t going to do that,\u201d I said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cWhy not?\u201d Charlotte asked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cBecause it\u2019s insane,\u201d Harry replied.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/EnnDkwl4srgo5ZFminegAJd4D9Te8VgTIIP5BeSIZZQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzdmZjE5ZGRjYmVmOGVjMGIzZDBiZWMwZjIxNzkwODc3Y2YyN2ZjMjhmNWUyYzkzN2RhNzc2NWFkMTEwZDdiNS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/-k2zOP2y-1hdyH2TS4NE3JoXjspdc0hfjYjdXWjxigU\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzdmZjE5ZGRjYmVmOGVjMGIzZDBiZWMwZjIxNzkwODc3Y2YyN2ZjMjhmNWUyYzkzN2RhNzc2NWFkMTEwZDdiNS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/uDhexjtb318egCyA5C0sbxLVEAEIjg-CTrXQXQpxmxE\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzdmZjE5ZGRjYmVmOGVjMGIzZDBiZWMwZjIxNzkwODc3Y2YyN2ZjMjhmNWUyYzkzN2RhNzc2NWFkMTEwZDdiNS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/tooIwSfIJ6HMwV_EsOoK906jIC3YMMPQmV_ILHHPk-8\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzdmZjE5ZGRjYmVmOGVjMGIzZDBiZWMwZjIxNzkwODc3Y2YyN2ZjMjhmNWUyYzkzN2RhNzc2NWFkMTEwZDdiNS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/epTh5C6Qxy2LpnIx138t8kdwORV95r6mtSdRcPkVKIQ\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzdmZjE5ZGRjYmVmOGVjMGIzZDBiZWMwZjIxNzkwODc3Y2YyN2ZjMjhmNWUyYzkzN2RhNzc2NWFkMTEwZDdiNS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/37ff19ddcbef8ec0b3d0bec0f21790877cf27fc28f5e2c937da7765ad110d7b5.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cIs it really that hard? Stephanie, as a woman, you should know that the older you get, the harder it is to have children. Candice is already almost thirty,\u201d Charlotte argued.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cI\u2019m not going to give my child to your daughter, who has no idea what it means to be a parent,\u201d I said firmly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cThat\u2019s not true! I already bought everything!\u201d Candice announced, pulling out baby clothes and dresses from her bags.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/ZjgjU7VifjCNPb2rkXqSfiatXtnZdfn-HWc4T6LWF4w\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGVmZDllZjY4ZTRiYjcxNDc4ODFjMTQwYTVmNGJiMzMxYmQ3OGY3ZDJlMzk2NDJjMDUzNmExN2ZmMGM0OWFjZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTQ1NiZoZWlnaHQ9ODE2.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/CarJeQi2ECK5xg24RTB8QS1UpBw4Ag1yOVb_qbWxxT0\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGVmZDllZjY4ZTRiYjcxNDc4ODFjMTQwYTVmNGJiMzMxYmQ3OGY3ZDJlMzk2NDJjMDUzNmExN2ZmMGM0OWFjZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTQ1NiZoZWlnaHQ9ODE2.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/Z4xMjoUkwP4hiJ-ebyoh7gQ5tI-b78F3u23MKZx0gN0\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGVmZDllZjY4ZTRiYjcxNDc4ODFjMTQwYTVmNGJiMzMxYmQ3OGY3ZDJlMzk2NDJjMDUzNmExN2ZmMGM0OWFjZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTQ1NiZoZWlnaHQ9ODE2.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/od5o5soA6Uwjo-uXwjo1XVMUGTsMcXBNY5_lcaaHmoE\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGVmZDllZjY4ZTRiYjcxNDc4ODFjMTQwYTVmNGJiMzMxYmQ3OGY3ZDJlMzk2NDJjMDUzNmExN2ZmMGM0OWFjZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTQ1NiZoZWlnaHQ9ODE2.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/_Mu43Xz708nwfngIJvXVZZlhB7gqX7bZGMl5THCz_6w\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGVmZDllZjY4ZTRiYjcxNDc4ODFjMTQwYTVmNGJiMzMxYmQ3OGY3ZDJlMzk2NDJjMDUzNmExN2ZmMGM0OWFjZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTQ1NiZoZWlnaHQ9ODE2.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/8efd9ef68e4bb7147881c140a5f4bb331bd78f7d2e39642c0536a17ff0c49acd.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1456\" height=\"816\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cYou do realize that a baby is not a doll you can just dress up, right? Babies cry, scream, spit up, and do a lot of unpleasant things,\u201d Harry pointed out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cMy daughter won\u2019t be like that. She\u2019ll be like your Maya\u2014I\u2019ve never seen Maya cry,\u201d Candice said confidently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cThat\u2019s because you\u2019ve never spent enough time with her,\u201d I countered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/62Ljgl5taJ_udkvLgrmVphwp0mkCVKxHExosB-eq4BA\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWE1MTlhMzNkNmQ1NDM2OGU5Y2FhMjQ5MzZmMTE3ODczYTAzNjY5NmViZGJkZDA1NzE5NjY4MTIxNmVlZmRjZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/f4VqIHX6Cw6NA_UmX3FQDzUcUcKxxj17fm7QXzI4LL0\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWE1MTlhMzNkNmQ1NDM2OGU5Y2FhMjQ5MzZmMTE3ODczYTAzNjY5NmViZGJkZDA1NzE5NjY4MTIxNmVlZmRjZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/4Raswp6a99uxgaFZnoMJoR28KY6vCJ15vLzwICr4k6g\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWE1MTlhMzNkNmQ1NDM2OGU5Y2FhMjQ5MzZmMTE3ODczYTAzNjY5NmViZGJkZDA1NzE5NjY4MTIxNmVlZmRjZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/iW4-3No62OgNCGdLlBuWEWsS01eBzZ_ngFhT2JComi4\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWE1MTlhMzNkNmQ1NDM2OGU5Y2FhMjQ5MzZmMTE3ODczYTAzNjY5NmViZGJkZDA1NzE5NjY4MTIxNmVlZmRjZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/PjEA480PpeufndzyJCWUrS6nEECl07NSTMX0YxiWcjs\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWE1MTlhMzNkNmQ1NDM2OGU5Y2FhMjQ5MzZmMTE3ODczYTAzNjY5NmViZGJkZDA1NzE5NjY4MTIxNmVlZmRjZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/aa519a33d6d54368e9caa24936f117873a036696ebdbdd057196681216eefdcd.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cThen I\u2019ll just bring my daughter to you when she cries,\u201d Candice said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cBabies cry day and night. Are you planning to bring her to me every single time?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cYes. What\u2019s the problem with that?\u201d Candice asked, genuinely confused.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/CPhJM-F4hBPAlsnPca1wlIMhwZoLybcjZIti-IvLvlI\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGM5ZTJkZDU0MmY3MWI2ODhlNDAzOTNkNjk0OWY1N2NjNTM1ZThhNWQ2MWQ3YTZmYjU1ZjRjMDc2MjU0MzJmNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/Wq00D1s_Olo31UHvIc_nZ4h6aEjk0-hs4Rv3vPhsRh4\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGM5ZTJkZDU0MmY3MWI2ODhlNDAzOTNkNjk0OWY1N2NjNTM1ZThhNWQ2MWQ3YTZmYjU1ZjRjMDc2MjU0MzJmNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/miVEu-tW_8BpUEDcYsx9BQzQDPyEAxFPoKfWfeG8GuI\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGM5ZTJkZDU0MmY3MWI2ODhlNDAzOTNkNjk0OWY1N2NjNTM1ZThhNWQ2MWQ3YTZmYjU1ZjRjMDc2MjU0MzJmNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/qmN3zEvxJZSqlK3r3ZvHD12Tvbd3XI9vkd_81FUV-e4\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGM5ZTJkZDU0MmY3MWI2ODhlNDAzOTNkNjk0OWY1N2NjNTM1ZThhNWQ2MWQ3YTZmYjU1ZjRjMDc2MjU0MzJmNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/rlswheqzxBXg4SVLS3Crjudbpil2ACuoK7uvfQtGY0g\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGM5ZTJkZDU0MmY3MWI2ODhlNDAzOTNkNjk0OWY1N2NjNTM1ZThhNWQ2MWQ3YTZmYjU1ZjRjMDc2MjU0MzJmNi5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/4c9e2dd542f71b688e40393d6949f57cc535e8a5d61d7a6fb55f4c07625432f6.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Harry buried his face in his hands.\u201cThis is impossible. Candice, you are\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">not<\/i>\u00a0ready to be a mother. And asking someone to have a child for you is completely insane,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cBut you\u2019re my brother!\u201d Candice cried.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">While they argued, I noticed Charlotte had disappeared. I went looking for her and found her in our bedroom\u2014poking holes in our condoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/JDr_LwQBtvUdGcwzRLfU0VWjGZ-En7pR3TrZ062bo1Y\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2I2MDExOWQxNTA1N2YyNTQxYjZhMTRiZTg2Yzc2MmRhMWJkNWU1OTc5ODEyMmQyYWQxNzc5NDVhNzY2ZTcwNy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/BbcVH29orl1SN2hSsxcRor3IXV0wgf209BUk04sKt58\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2I2MDExOWQxNTA1N2YyNTQxYjZhMTRiZTg2Yzc2MmRhMWJkNWU1OTc5ODEyMmQyYWQxNzc5NDVhNzY2ZTcwNy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/9aau9B2-C7WpvTQ6Fzfc-xfWM81oh5aHD2Tjh4BpnT8\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2I2MDExOWQxNTA1N2YyNTQxYjZhMTRiZTg2Yzc2MmRhMWJkNWU1OTc5ODEyMmQyYWQxNzc5NDVhNzY2ZTcwNy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/J4c1botWIUbJdMImXUTNq0o9lyUk0S8K9E1eldb082I\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2I2MDExOWQxNTA1N2YyNTQxYjZhMTRiZTg2Yzc2MmRhMWJkNWU1OTc5ODEyMmQyYWQxNzc5NDVhNzY2ZTcwNy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/nFmBf1sV68C8Km_EUD2vgCRmOLsGJJzRgCg3_2C28zU\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2I2MDExOWQxNTA1N2YyNTQxYjZhMTRiZTg2Yzc2MmRhMWJkNWU1OTc5ODEyMmQyYWQxNzc5NDVhNzY2ZTcwNy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/cb60119d15057f2541b6a14be86c762da1bd5e59798122d2ad177945a766e707.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cWhat are you doing?!\u201d I shouted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cMaking everyone\u2019s life easier,\u201d she said calmly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cHave you lost your mind?!\u201d I screamed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/nG3RdKfHe-4SBq6Ds7ELJdbROCcNYC_VG72Kbk-LBw8\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDU5YjAwZTA2Y2I1N2M0YzAyYzM3ZDQ3ZTE2Mjk2MjMxMmJhMTYyMjllZDk4ZjU0NDI2ZmI4ZmU5Y2FmMTcyYS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/eWyPmcUcleLsbURENWZbiUnZN8kFJssPYc3GA4W3ub8\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDU5YjAwZTA2Y2I1N2M0YzAyYzM3ZDQ3ZTE2Mjk2MjMxMmJhMTYyMjllZDk4ZjU0NDI2ZmI4ZmU5Y2FmMTcyYS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/oUzoPJp-6hDmg1Nz-OuTdNz8oW0RTKmIvvJ1tlMatuk\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDU5YjAwZTA2Y2I1N2M0YzAyYzM3ZDQ3ZTE2Mjk2MjMxMmJhMTYyMjllZDk4ZjU0NDI2ZmI4ZmU5Y2FmMTcyYS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/njEcYOiQptFSl5bXuS2Y8jWwY03ZZQVJOHduV6DbieQ\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDU5YjAwZTA2Y2I1N2M0YzAyYzM3ZDQ3ZTE2Mjk2MjMxMmJhMTYyMjllZDk4ZjU0NDI2ZmI4ZmU5Y2FmMTcyYS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/wzgk7skud8Ana_EMGfY0zOKVTerMst9wSfRNa_Yd5Ok\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDU5YjAwZTA2Y2I1N2M0YzAyYzM3ZDQ3ZTE2Mjk2MjMxMmJhMTYyMjllZDk4ZjU0NDI2ZmI4ZmU5Y2FmMTcyYS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/d59b00e06cb57c4c02c37d47e162962312ba16229ed98f54426fb8fe9caf172a.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cListen, it wouldn\u2019t be hard for you to have another baby, but it\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">is<\/i>\u00a0hard for Candice. So I just decided to help a little,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cHelp?!\u201d I yelled. \u201cYou\u2019re interfering in our\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">personal<\/i>\u00a0lives!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cNot everyone is as lucky as you, having a husband like my son. You should understand that,\u201d Charlotte replied.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/Xgje7hP7mOBnf5TzgkeZx0QZRq3qaSmAvfGgCH1ryKY\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDc3Y2ViMzNkOTI2N2IwZWVmZmM5MmRhZDJmY2FkMmU1ZGU5MmFlMTE5MWI3MjJjZmZhNGEwNzg4YTdiYzkyOS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/uN_AXlgc6s3jx5qGcGClI1x28eU54txCxESFrm4CaEQ\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDc3Y2ViMzNkOTI2N2IwZWVmZmM5MmRhZDJmY2FkMmU1ZGU5MmFlMTE5MWI3MjJjZmZhNGEwNzg4YTdiYzkyOS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/PDZXNXmXamZghWFp97Rak5fIW0fG1vOQyJnQEWrfvnk\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDc3Y2ViMzNkOTI2N2IwZWVmZmM5MmRhZDJmY2FkMmU1ZGU5MmFlMTE5MWI3MjJjZmZhNGEwNzg4YTdiYzkyOS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/7ujY5-S5-P4aKjZJpyTbXoRi1ns3AdH8Nh6Yf_1eQNU\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDc3Y2ViMzNkOTI2N2IwZWVmZmM5MmRhZDJmY2FkMmU1ZGU5MmFlMTE5MWI3MjJjZmZhNGEwNzg4YTdiYzkyOS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/mWhiSOq5ewymfICdqAkuhv6eMnbn-jqGV-WIkcA53EY\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDc3Y2ViMzNkOTI2N2IwZWVmZmM5MmRhZDJmY2FkMmU1ZGU5MmFlMTE5MWI3MjJjZmZhNGEwNzg4YTdiYzkyOS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/477ceb33d9267b0eeffc92dad2fcad2e5de92ae1191b722cffa4a0788a7bc929.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cYou\u2019re treating me and your son like an incubator! Why can\u2019t Candice just go to a sperm donor?!\u201d I snapped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cDonors are just random people. But you and Harry already have two healthy children, so Candice would know for sure that her baby would be fine,\u201d Charlotte said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cThat would be\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">our<\/i>\u00a0child!\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">Ours!<\/i>\u201d I shouted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/P3T8g_015qLFVnIDJOpahKW-sJiRt_wVcqtYsEa6MmA\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjM4OTY4ZTg1OGI4NjVhNTU3OWZkYjk2OTJkM2I0YzliMjhjM2VmNjA0NmRlZjkzMjU3MjEyNWNlYmJhZWI4OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/6NBbV4d33TZRm3heAABt0l--XmFhka19j0vapCyF0_E\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjM4OTY4ZTg1OGI4NjVhNTU3OWZkYjk2OTJkM2I0YzliMjhjM2VmNjA0NmRlZjkzMjU3MjEyNWNlYmJhZWI4OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/2NkBGHsQq_zuH8ME5jaJu2sUQr7HeVzcAk5igb1mYLk\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjM4OTY4ZTg1OGI4NjVhNTU3OWZkYjk2OTJkM2I0YzliMjhjM2VmNjA0NmRlZjkzMjU3MjEyNWNlYmJhZWI4OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/6i49MFycoQfnpAf_ixeKCDFU6eQhJKUogQfu1QjvEmE\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjM4OTY4ZTg1OGI4NjVhNTU3OWZkYjk2OTJkM2I0YzliMjhjM2VmNjA0NmRlZjkzMjU3MjEyNWNlYmJhZWI4OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/U3Gf-8nRNDU21UyUYHDFWMhMzB2YzlOCnrGBhxelWgM\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZjM4OTY4ZTg1OGI4NjVhNTU3OWZkYjk2OTJkM2I0YzliMjhjM2VmNjA0NmRlZjkzMjU3MjEyNWNlYmJhZWI4OC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/f38968e858b865a5579fdb9692d3b4c9b28c3ef6046def932572125cebbaeb88.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cBut you\u2019d be having it\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">for<\/i>\u00a0Candice, so it would be\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">her<\/i>\u00a0child,\u201d Charlotte argued.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cDo you really think I would give my child to someone who believes you can choose a baby\u2019s gender? Or that babies don\u2019t cry?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cI will help her,\u201d Charlotte said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/m1JqKoiv8MYnWE42yCzlwNR7QOMzLMml4vvdJEXOXmQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTc5YzlkODNmNDY5ZDdjMTQ2NDJiNDkyOWVjNzlkNWM5MjE1YzAxZjEyZDI5YjI3MzUzYzliY2I0YmUxM2RiNS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTQ1NiZoZWlnaHQ9ODE2.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/Uq2PLEHvQiUchXBD_RUZuammuf5jSc4scioc5ofStrk\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTc5YzlkODNmNDY5ZDdjMTQ2NDJiNDkyOWVjNzlkNWM5MjE1YzAxZjEyZDI5YjI3MzUzYzliY2I0YmUxM2RiNS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTQ1NiZoZWlnaHQ9ODE2.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/RKTZ8NWJqTo1WOJNCqC-23RhJ3ozFNbHZxBSABL1Wsc\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTc5YzlkODNmNDY5ZDdjMTQ2NDJiNDkyOWVjNzlkNWM5MjE1YzAxZjEyZDI5YjI3MzUzYzliY2I0YmUxM2RiNS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTQ1NiZoZWlnaHQ9ODE2.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/WCukMwmBDB8kJiZ1vFttFNRaDs23AX1RP3tRxlpWaxA\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTc5YzlkODNmNDY5ZDdjMTQ2NDJiNDkyOWVjNzlkNWM5MjE1YzAxZjEyZDI5YjI3MzUzYzliY2I0YmUxM2RiNS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTQ1NiZoZWlnaHQ9ODE2.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/Khoi5yHdM5ADsFmTvOI_zpN7xzQ4rUaRZGrZ7TLYqDA\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNTc5YzlkODNmNDY5ZDdjMTQ2NDJiNDkyOWVjNzlkNWM5MjE1YzAxZjEyZDI5YjI3MzUzYzliY2I0YmUxM2RiNS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTQ1NiZoZWlnaHQ9ODE2.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/579c9d83f469d7c14642b4929ec79d5c9215c01f12d29b27353c9bcb4be13db5.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1456\" height=\"816\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cThat makes\u2026\u201d\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">that makes the situation even worse<\/i>, I wanted to say, but I stopped myself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">An idea formed in my mind\u2014a way to teach both Candice and Charlotte a lesson and show everyone just how insane they were.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cYou know what? If you\u2019re going to help, then I agree,\u201d I said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/W9_MbW4iqQkAKuuy1cif0zZ09V3ussu4pD3bxa8QAPM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjk5ZWI4M2VmYjU5NWIzMjc0NTU1OGVhZTczOGE3YjkyMjg1NjExMzYzNzI2MThjZjU0NjRjZmQ0ZWE0NzlkMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODE2JmhlaWdodD0xNDU2.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/iuOoG5Cc1H9ugSWav034rUcvSwpgaS4HPw8VoTH430w\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjk5ZWI4M2VmYjU5NWIzMjc0NTU1OGVhZTczOGE3YjkyMjg1NjExMzYzNzI2MThjZjU0NjRjZmQ0ZWE0NzlkMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODE2JmhlaWdodD0xNDU2.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/UY5U9j7x1_CLyE9489Pgz-BQH5DSPt4nOe8vvLklHGU\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjk5ZWI4M2VmYjU5NWIzMjc0NTU1OGVhZTczOGE3YjkyMjg1NjExMzYzNzI2MThjZjU0NjRjZmQ0ZWE0NzlkMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODE2JmhlaWdodD0xNDU2.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/881HFFZROWsW-ErFyAON7l1pxYrlgBgDVO4kQb_V2LM\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjk5ZWI4M2VmYjU5NWIzMjc0NTU1OGVhZTczOGE3YjkyMjg1NjExMzYzNzI2MThjZjU0NjRjZmQ0ZWE0NzlkMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODE2JmhlaWdodD0xNDU2.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/phYLqIzZkiiKkov6WSvaNpMrMZvz01XRhwmJOwsC54I\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjk5ZWI4M2VmYjU5NWIzMjc0NTU1OGVhZTczOGE3YjkyMjg1NjExMzYzNzI2MThjZjU0NjRjZmQ0ZWE0NzlkMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODE2JmhlaWdodD0xNDU2.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 84.06593406593407vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/299eb83efb595b32745558eae738a7b9228561136372618cf5464cfd4ea479d1.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"816\" height=\"1456\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Charlotte beamed. \u201cFinally! Why didn\u2019t you just say so earlier?\u201d she said, then went to tell Candice the &#8220;good news.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As soon as they left, Harry turned to me in shock. \u201cYou actually agreed to this?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cI have a plan,\u201d I said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/kwLWfbsr7SPOgcAarihgayNZlO52WzNvcX9GLUBbdJ0\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjMxMDlhNWJlNTk5YzdmZTAyNzIwMWYzZDkwNmE1ZWYzYzUzMGIxMmEzNTk5MzQwYzFhM2FiZjQyNTgwYTMyMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/q_rlNbbvxafkNwILdqfyvszwNbz1TcruUrji43_Eji4\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjMxMDlhNWJlNTk5YzdmZTAyNzIwMWYzZDkwNmE1ZWYzYzUzMGIxMmEzNTk5MzQwYzFhM2FiZjQyNTgwYTMyMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/MnzwXOrxEZhcgZ0GQHPoubUZYR96Px_02xVFv8aI-fQ\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjMxMDlhNWJlNTk5YzdmZTAyNzIwMWYzZDkwNmE1ZWYzYzUzMGIxMmEzNTk5MzQwYzFhM2FiZjQyNTgwYTMyMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/RNII2EO5sD8EmKR5aOafY3S2i653nGQ7XmR3WIASTXo\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjMxMDlhNWJlNTk5YzdmZTAyNzIwMWYzZDkwNmE1ZWYzYzUzMGIxMmEzNTk5MzQwYzFhM2FiZjQyNTgwYTMyMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/_cIXH6xHYlA5BbgnzryLu1NZ4YCV5ctE5LqVN0pYuwE\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjMxMDlhNWJlNTk5YzdmZTAyNzIwMWYzZDkwNmE1ZWYzYzUzMGIxMmEzNTk5MzQwYzFhM2FiZjQyNTgwYTMyMC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/b3109a5be599c7fe027201f3d906a5ef3c530b12a3599340c1a3abf42580a320.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">For the next nine months leading up to Candice\u2019s birthday, I played my role well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">I smiled, touched my belly often, and acted like the happiest pregnant woman.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Every time Candice called, I assured her everything was going smoothly. I even let her ramble about nursery themes and baby names.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/yS9_DVIsXPa0xLyWmZ7bl58bvbVOJnIuR0HGH06FRiU\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzQ1OTE3MGZlMmVjOGQ2NGRmN2U3YjUxMmNmZDBlZjEzZmMxY2U0ZWY4NWI4YmE2Nzg5ODg5NGFjMGYzMDEyMy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/lcKShfjgcDYZYRj5J0vW7hvl-J56UXGuL1seOjXSus8\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzQ1OTE3MGZlMmVjOGQ2NGRmN2U3YjUxMmNmZDBlZjEzZmMxY2U0ZWY4NWI4YmE2Nzg5ODg5NGFjMGYzMDEyMy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/kIc3ko3nbutIf-DlYg7EogI1AlUHmbuVmvw7NY7EVGw\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzQ1OTE3MGZlMmVjOGQ2NGRmN2U3YjUxMmNmZDBlZjEzZmMxY2U0ZWY4NWI4YmE2Nzg5ODg5NGFjMGYzMDEyMy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/EaFnh_Pt2Avfkls_q8hrLhUW6QOqAC0fK8W65pgvoqc\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzQ1OTE3MGZlMmVjOGQ2NGRmN2U3YjUxMmNmZDBlZjEzZmMxY2U0ZWY4NWI4YmE2Nzg5ODg5NGFjMGYzMDEyMy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/sXTtoWDvAULdQZeDNnlV4JRao604OqcdTAOtAnY5Coo\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzQ1OTE3MGZlMmVjOGQ2NGRmN2U3YjUxMmNmZDBlZjEzZmMxY2U0ZWY4NWI4YmE2Nzg5ODg5NGFjMGYzMDEyMy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/3459170fe2ec8d64df7e7b512cfd0ef13fc1ce4ef85b8ba67898894ac0f30123.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">It was exhausting. Keeping up the act drained me, but I had to see this through.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">When the time came, I announced I would give birth in another city. Candice pouted but accepted my reasoning\u2014I told her the &#8220;gift&#8221; had to remain a surprise until her birthday. After all, it was a present, right?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On the big day, the whole family gathered for the reveal. Even Grace had traveled to be there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/hKlVbJj3OWPNksLh-h0xFrHv09ppkeO0PYyrIwGpMa4\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTQyYzMyNzFjMmVhYjA5MzVkOWE1MGY0YjYyZjA3Y2ViNDUyZTk4MDM2ZDk5ZTIzYzYzOGUwNmE3MWI4NzA1ZS5qcGVnP3dpZHRoPTgwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NTMz.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/MMIZmXDuxf-LZBgfxldlSRbF23z2mo_NE-zCOFbWeBs\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTQyYzMyNzFjMmVhYjA5MzVkOWE1MGY0YjYyZjA3Y2ViNDUyZTk4MDM2ZDk5ZTIzYzYzOGUwNmE3MWI4NzA1ZS5qcGVnP3dpZHRoPTgwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NTMz.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/MedsOaLG4WhXPOSjZ4wRbwbdXXd4Xr57NvhwH_Rpiik\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTQyYzMyNzFjMmVhYjA5MzVkOWE1MGY0YjYyZjA3Y2ViNDUyZTk4MDM2ZDk5ZTIzYzYzOGUwNmE3MWI4NzA1ZS5qcGVnP3dpZHRoPTgwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NTMz.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/SPRNT9LIirFaqw2BHyBP2Vcv2h6qDxe_ruquQmAQCb0\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTQyYzMyNzFjMmVhYjA5MzVkOWE1MGY0YjYyZjA3Y2ViNDUyZTk4MDM2ZDk5ZTIzYzYzOGUwNmE3MWI4NzA1ZS5qcGVnP3dpZHRoPTgwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NTMz.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/N11-buNTq1v6JtIGrt99hevfhUWnF-maH2n-vdfPvF0\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTQyYzMyNzFjMmVhYjA5MzVkOWE1MGY0YjYyZjA3Y2ViNDUyZTk4MDM2ZDk5ZTIzYzYzOGUwNmE3MWI4NzA1ZS5qcGVnP3dpZHRoPTgwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NTMz.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/a42c3271c2eab0935d9a50f4b62f07ceb452e98036d99e23c638e06a71b8705e.jpeg\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Pexels\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Pexels<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Candice had told everyone about her &#8220;grand surprise,&#8221; building the moment up as if she had won the lottery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Harry and I walked in when everyone was seated. I held a baby carrier, wrapped with a giant bow, cradling it carefully. Candice gasped, her hands clasped in front of her.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cLet me see her!\u201d she squealed, trying to peek inside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/l8lG_Ngiy5fAC-hJsDroKJ9WkDCVCYs8---nrASTkX0\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2E4NWVkYjE4Y2MwNzY5NDNlYWU2N2U2Zjk2MzZhZjBjZjkxMTc4ZTYzYzM3YjIwZDA3MGYwZjU5OGFhNWExMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTQ1NiZoZWlnaHQ9ODE2.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/QB-WdMOzLwEI4N-Wmj0uKiQqhgV1X4zsxty88hZaG2g\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2E4NWVkYjE4Y2MwNzY5NDNlYWU2N2U2Zjk2MzZhZjBjZjkxMTc4ZTYzYzM3YjIwZDA3MGYwZjU5OGFhNWExMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTQ1NiZoZWlnaHQ9ODE2.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/q5PV6XuGOvnLmaIUs6EqKrloI-Q5gvGg2VMTsXzn-Zs\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2E4NWVkYjE4Y2MwNzY5NDNlYWU2N2U2Zjk2MzZhZjBjZjkxMTc4ZTYzYzM3YjIwZDA3MGYwZjU5OGFhNWExMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTQ1NiZoZWlnaHQ9ODE2.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/yFnl6erRcNLBXY7Ri3Kdtwx73KPhWPwxYKxaZzkcSrE\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2E4NWVkYjE4Y2MwNzY5NDNlYWU2N2U2Zjk2MzZhZjBjZjkxMTc4ZTYzYzM3YjIwZDA3MGYwZjU5OGFhNWExMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTQ1NiZoZWlnaHQ9ODE2.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/pG9CJd67dUEaAKGg2wf0cOBBe5gSON3yKuqKnEz5R-I\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2E4NWVkYjE4Y2MwNzY5NDNlYWU2N2U2Zjk2MzZhZjBjZjkxMTc4ZTYzYzM3YjIwZDA3MGYwZjU5OGFhNWExMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTQ1NiZoZWlnaHQ9ODE2.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/ca85edb18cc076943eae67e6f9636af0cf91178e63c37b20d070f0f598aa5a11.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1456\" height=\"816\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cNot yet,\u201d I said. \u201cWait for the big moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Finally, Candice stood, practically glowing with excitement. \u201cI have a very special announcement!\u201d she declared. \u201cHarry and Stephanie have given me the most incredible birthday gift\u2014a baby!\u201d Gasps filled the room. 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Harry and I burst into laughter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/FaH7BQn8Abm48-e0VoTKiSqLkUWUHixyNCF9C7b3kvM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTg3MzVlMzUzYjhmYzdjZTI5MzhjNjRiNTMzNTBkNzI5NGNhYmIwNzkxMzU5NWI5ZGUxYzJmZWM3MTk2ZTRhYy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODE2JmhlaWdodD0xNDU2.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/e42gjJeFkqoyLFxJhxuK0_JG2rr3zdg-WvImkU91tow\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTg3MzVlMzUzYjhmYzdjZTI5MzhjNjRiNTMzNTBkNzI5NGNhYmIwNzkxMzU5NWI5ZGUxYzJmZWM3MTk2ZTRhYy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODE2JmhlaWdodD0xNDU2.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/Mxc2qWyEwGfYh3y-fuGTtt_IHbEj_M89hzVkYOlbpe8\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTg3MzVlMzUzYjhmYzdjZTI5MzhjNjRiNTMzNTBkNzI5NGNhYmIwNzkxMzU5NWI5ZGUxYzJmZWM3MTk2ZTRhYy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODE2JmhlaWdodD0xNDU2.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/8EQSaeo8EpXCOU_wfg9OuUoVRsVB1NYcMa-EjAb4rYU\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTg3MzVlMzUzYjhmYzdjZTI5MzhjNjRiNTMzNTBkNzI5NGNhYmIwNzkxMzU5NWI5ZGUxYzJmZWM3MTk2ZTRhYy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODE2JmhlaWdodD0xNDU2.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/D3IodYc8qaf0STzVCbTWvK9qVKxs_POMGLGdNhqohB0\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTg3MzVlMzUzYjhmYzdjZTI5MzhjNjRiNTMzNTBkNzI5NGNhYmIwNzkxMzU5NWI5ZGUxYzJmZWM3MTk2ZTRhYy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODE2JmhlaWdodD0xNDU2.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 84.06593406593407vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/18735e353b8fc7ce2938c64b53350d7294cabb07913595b9de1c2fec7196e4ac.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"816\" height=\"1456\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cThe only baby you\u2019re fit to take care of,\u201d I said, smirking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Candice\u2019s chest rose and fell fast. Her fingers dug into the doll\u2019s plastic limbs. She looked at me with pure rage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cBut you were pregnant!\u201d she screamed. \u201cI saw your belly!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/p1LUWxKQrOgZs3FMY25OpxE9jQL-jiXYlPV2XOQYnnE\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGU0NmIzZTg0MjMyMGZhNmVmNzZhNjc0M2MzOTllNGEyZTY1ZjBjZTBjNWU4MjY4ZjAwMDM1NmRhODc2YTQ0Ny5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/Z5YMPqJWlz-GB474ddqRRWHb_fCREklGwGVpBArmTZc\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGU0NmIzZTg0MjMyMGZhNmVmNzZhNjc0M2MzOTllNGEyZTY1ZjBjZTBjNWU4MjY4ZjAwMDM1NmRhODc2YTQ0Ny5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/3VrrHPHIS3ztCXO89FCFo0LBLi8Su5xdXB-lcpJny98\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGU0NmIzZTg0MjMyMGZhNmVmNzZhNjc0M2MzOTllNGEyZTY1ZjBjZTBjNWU4MjY4ZjAwMDM1NmRhODc2YTQ0Ny5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/KaD7SrdBJb5JrM4JiJAy4KROplh4YdW-RfkXgMFlJro\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGU0NmIzZTg0MjMyMGZhNmVmNzZhNjc0M2MzOTllNGEyZTY1ZjBjZTBjNWU4MjY4ZjAwMDM1NmRhODc2YTQ0Ny5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/dEO1F6KpMZC0XiQJ5lya0W4TIhigKchLYeTFd9noXHY\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGU0NmIzZTg0MjMyMGZhNmVmNzZhNjc0M2MzOTllNGEyZTY1ZjBjZTBjNWU4MjY4ZjAwMDM1NmRhODc2YTQ0Ny5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/0e46b3e842320fa6ef76a6743c399e4a2e65f0ce0c5e8268f000356da876a447.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cFake bellies,\u201d I said, shrugging. \u201cI went out of town to \u2018give birth\u2019 just to sell the illusion.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Candice let out a sharp sob. Charlotte gasped and shot up from her seat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cYou heartless witch!\u201d Charlotte yelled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/B2DPvi1IMBMf1a6tv5UjQ8LLBK5HD4t0OdYGvzpGpJQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2FlZDM2MzFmZWFiNzk1ZDg4N2NhM2I2MDMyNGViNzdiYjZmZDEzMjljN2I0NmFlZTFjODY2YzVhNzJjYjcwMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MjA0OCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA0OA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/wtF_LriIQFG9sn5Rb6Gu8iylHUNN3ZoQiLIEE0GGa8I\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2FlZDM2MzFmZWFiNzk1ZDg4N2NhM2I2MDMyNGViNzdiYjZmZDEzMjljN2I0NmFlZTFjODY2YzVhNzJjYjcwMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MjA0OCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA0OA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/nSaC6wPweqiQfgcOYaHagTSApYCaW_MncM6K9yQhVAo\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2FlZDM2MzFmZWFiNzk1ZDg4N2NhM2I2MDMyNGViNzdiYjZmZDEzMjljN2I0NmFlZTFjODY2YzVhNzJjYjcwMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MjA0OCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA0OA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/63sUaJl2EZ4S2YFZe__V-Xnx7LNOquVwtTPnTZYFczw\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2FlZDM2MzFmZWFiNzk1ZDg4N2NhM2I2MDMyNGViNzdiYjZmZDEzMjljN2I0NmFlZTFjODY2YzVhNzJjYjcwMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MjA0OCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA0OA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/petURF0gX2CByHsWE1v-4Vn_yN4NS3lL8hu3FURXGvY\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2FlZDM2MzFmZWFiNzk1ZDg4N2NhM2I2MDMyNGViNzdiYjZmZDEzMjljN2I0NmFlZTFjODY2YzVhNzJjYjcwMS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MjA0OCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA0OA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/caed3631feab795d887ca3b60324eb77bb6fd1329c7b46aee1c866c5a72cb701.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cAnd who exactly is heartless?\u201d I snapped. \u201cThe people who refused to give away their child? Or the ones who expected a baby like it was a wrapped-up gift?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Candice clutched the doll to her chest. Tears streamed down her face.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cBut\u2026 but I already bought so many dresses!\u201d she whined. \u201cWho am I supposed to dress up now?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/0WlFLUzLy6KJL03XJVTPT29f962n0ZFdZoZJactuzvU\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDhlNmIxNDdhNTI3YzA5YTFjMDI4NmM2ODI2MzEzYWRmYThhMDc0ODA1ZGU2NjY5ZDQ2NmY5OGMyYmFhODhiNy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/6dc4O9B78vo6dhI3_H1mLyiAJnQKaFyBFyo_fm1aWEk\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDhlNmIxNDdhNTI3YzA5YTFjMDI4NmM2ODI2MzEzYWRmYThhMDc0ODA1ZGU2NjY5ZDQ2NmY5OGMyYmFhODhiNy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/9ppLYnmxy9hS-A11Un8ZQ-rsS9aE3lN3tx08TGXP6BU\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDhlNmIxNDdhNTI3YzA5YTFjMDI4NmM2ODI2MzEzYWRmYThhMDc0ODA1ZGU2NjY5ZDQ2NmY5OGMyYmFhODhiNy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/QHH38aGSAa9Btmh87vcu4KMskDOj5KZLAGvu9RabgJk\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDhlNmIxNDdhNTI3YzA5YTFjMDI4NmM2ODI2MzEzYWRmYThhMDc0ODA1ZGU2NjY5ZDQ2NmY5OGMyYmFhODhiNy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/l_Fsx5exdZiQ2cxu3wz62S6sv2i9YP2HSSHYcp-2glA\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDhlNmIxNDdhNTI3YzA5YTFjMDI4NmM2ODI2MzEzYWRmYThhMDc0ODA1ZGU2NjY5ZDQ2NmY5OGMyYmFhODhiNy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/48e6b147a527c09a1c0286c6826313adfa8a074805de6669d466f98c2baa88b7.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cThe doll works perfectly,\u201d Harry said, still chuckling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Candice\u2019s hands trembled as she looked down at the toy. Her whole body shook.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Then I noticed Grace watching carefully. Her wrinkled hands rested in her lap. Her sharp eyes flicked between Candice and Charlotte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/KdawcTPAjD6HYTHqMdw0ZqMo6JVDpI2lNzrflt7WlAM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDcyMjg5NDYxYTE0OTYzZWUzMjRlNWNiNTgwNTU3NzQwNjRhZmU0OWQ4OWVhMzg2ZDU3NWI3ZGU0MWFjZmVkOS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/IPBaURbn69BVV3C5shxIe4Pn1eYvucKz6H_MyfWXM8g\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDcyMjg5NDYxYTE0OTYzZWUzMjRlNWNiNTgwNTU3NzQwNjRhZmU0OWQ4OWVhMzg2ZDU3NWI3ZGU0MWFjZmVkOS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/M48a30PgdZlONyUIthYAhJwXP-6ChZjd3yWsR3sX_Xc\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDcyMjg5NDYxYTE0OTYzZWUzMjRlNWNiNTgwNTU3NzQwNjRhZmU0OWQ4OWVhMzg2ZDU3NWI3ZGU0MWFjZmVkOS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/e8fXY1TyVVYM7Ufof1Hubn7K-DH8ehuEfi1bRcYLhvs\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDcyMjg5NDYxYTE0OTYzZWUzMjRlNWNiNTgwNTU3NzQwNjRhZmU0OWQ4OWVhMzg2ZDU3NWI3ZGU0MWFjZmVkOS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/d-lmoFQT8H-pm_Yz3IGG0XmJFrepHAMacdlMkZIhvjw\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDcyMjg5NDYxYTE0OTYzZWUzMjRlNWNiNTgwNTU3NzQwNjRhZmU0OWQ4OWVhMzg2ZDU3NWI3ZGU0MWFjZmVkOS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/d72289461a14963ee324e5cb58055774064afe49d89ea386d575b7de41acfed9.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cCan someone explain to me what\u2019s going on here?\u201d she asked, her voice firm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">I turned to her. \u201cCandice came to us a year ago demanding that we give her a baby for her birthday.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Grace\u2019s face twisted in confusion. \u201cYou mean\u2026 as a surrogate? Does she have health issues?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/h6MCP16rRF0djIFEbv_oN3qeZJPVhhvpq27VxoNMSAs\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2IwMWQwMzY5MDE3YTBiOGYyNTNlMmQ0NGFkNmM0MjgwNWFiMGQxYTA0ODczMGE1MTc2OWFmNzFlMmQ2MDI5NC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/DJRtRhDMd49l3NN5nGikr4suIesjWQ6qnFUi_dVj4z0\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2IwMWQwMzY5MDE3YTBiOGYyNTNlMmQ0NGFkNmM0MjgwNWFiMGQxYTA0ODczMGE1MTc2OWFmNzFlMmQ2MDI5NC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/vlSWaaRgpVDjXg-Y7mUOiFYDSVCZvPZsAwLX91vpcVM\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2IwMWQwMzY5MDE3YTBiOGYyNTNlMmQ0NGFkNmM0MjgwNWFiMGQxYTA0ODczMGE1MTc2OWFmNzFlMmQ2MDI5NC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/D6abS1ITcGRQq23qm6PmGbDVlc1HHvbC5qwSmhh5Wg8\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2IwMWQwMzY5MDE3YTBiOGYyNTNlMmQ0NGFkNmM0MjgwNWFiMGQxYTA0ODczMGE1MTc2OWFmNzFlMmQ2MDI5NC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/2XOWDFA5Oka9vvvEIPMRy3vIZckF3G9eohV20iqW1FE\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2IwMWQwMzY5MDE3YTBiOGYyNTNlMmQ0NGFkNmM0MjgwNWFiMGQxYTA0ODczMGE1MTc2OWFmNzFlMmQ2MDI5NC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/3b01d0369017a0b8f253e2d44ad6c42805ab0d1a048730a51769af71e2d60294.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cNo,\u201d Harry said. \u201cOur baby.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Grace\u2019s frown deepened.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cCandice is perfectly healthy,\u201d I added. \u201cShe just doesn\u2019t have a husband and thought we should give her a child.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/zRZx9HXjd3CWK-AHhIVwHC1NOKHrwFW97USKK0ZDCr4\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGMyZmRhZjU4MjdkMTA0OTEwNjhjMzczMGM5OTZiNzVjYTcyMzBlYmM0MDIwN2I0OWMzZjc3MDIwMjFiNjY0OS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/5UpY8wLtSjLyi124VPHe5E0ki6LPEg-_fTwzsje_TCA\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGMyZmRhZjU4MjdkMTA0OTEwNjhjMzczMGM5OTZiNzVjYTcyMzBlYmM0MDIwN2I0OWMzZjc3MDIwMjFiNjY0OS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/FHXZMB4KSev4EoYvOipNb7E8DjKabTTQ9E47ZzKQ0Pg\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGMyZmRhZjU4MjdkMTA0OTEwNjhjMzczMGM5OTZiNzVjYTcyMzBlYmM0MDIwN2I0OWMzZjc3MDIwMjFiNjY0OS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/BiaKN9-uz808H1zRAcYtVdSV_NEPCRWll-J6nGjVT7U\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGMyZmRhZjU4MjdkMTA0OTEwNjhjMzczMGM5OTZiNzVjYTcyMzBlYmM0MDIwN2I0OWMzZjc3MDIwMjFiNjY0OS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/V06lIf85XxErd494_1CnTnsDUkHM1M7yJvNq4A7tPUY\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGMyZmRhZjU4MjdkMTA0OTEwNjhjMzczMGM5OTZiNzVjYTcyMzBlYmM0MDIwN2I0OWMzZjc3MDIwMjFiNjY0OS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/0c2fdaf5827d10491068c3730c996b75ca7230ebc40207b49c3f7702021b6649.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Grace\u2019s face turned red with fury. She pushed herself up from her seat and pointed a shaking finger at Candice and Charlotte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cARE YOU BOTH OUT OF YOUR MINDS?!\u201d she roared.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Candice flinched. \u201cW-what? 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I warned my son not to marry you, Charlotte, but he didn\u2019t listen! And this is the result!\u201d Grace spat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cGrandma, how could you say that?!\u201d Candice cried.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cI\u2019m saying the truth!\u201d Grace snapped. She took another deep breath, then fixed them both with a look of disgust.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/idt8lBimSEZyn6kQ2p-Pvh0OKHPxhMObcFb-YjhyUG4\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGNhZjZjZTAxMTY1MmFkYWM4M2Q3ZmMyNDBhYzk4MDU0YzM2MWQyOTFmN2JiOTBlZGMxMjgwNzIxNDA3ZWMyOC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/zT7CHnNJXuvXndGC2rsvsrMxx42q9nGsv2a8tlCUvlM\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGNhZjZjZTAxMTY1MmFkYWM4M2Q3ZmMyNDBhYzk4MDU0YzM2MWQyOTFmN2JiOTBlZGMxMjgwNzIxNDA3ZWMyOC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/3pY_B3rCRQwE6YxHBx6h-NcTjb0KDPrus5VzY42_XC4\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGNhZjZjZTAxMTY1MmFkYWM4M2Q3ZmMyNDBhYzk4MDU0YzM2MWQyOTFmN2JiOTBlZGMxMjgwNzIxNDA3ZWMyOC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/pUAdkobz3ylp4jvJyhIvruvTFUk6gzJZsCphz7QvLJ4\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGNhZjZjZTAxMTY1MmFkYWM4M2Q3ZmMyNDBhYzk4MDU0YzM2MWQyOTFmN2JiOTBlZGMxMjgwNzIxNDA3ZWMyOC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.thecelebritist.com\/BhrNAAYSEhWbqTQuKbue_XPhDg4RysgSM2Ykc9wnyRw\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGNhZjZjZTAxMTY1MmFkYWM4M2Q3ZmMyNDBhYzk4MDU0YzM2MWQyOTFmN2JiOTBlZGMxMjgwNzIxNDA3ZWMyOC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thecelebritist.com\/0caf6ce011652adac83d7fc240ac98054c361d291f7bb90edc1280721407ec28.png\" alt=\"For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cI am writing you both out of my will.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The room fell silent. Grace\u2019s estate was worth a lot. Everyone knew it. 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We\u2019re leaving. I want to see my great-grandchildren\u2014the real ones.\u201d She turned to Harry and me. \u201cLet\u2019s go.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Harry and I didn\u2019t hesitate. We stood up and walked out, hand in hand. Behind us, Candice sobbed hysterically.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Charlotte shouted in frustration. But we didn\u2019t care. 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