Although Katie knew Angelina was right, and truth be told she agreed, given the situation Katie felt it was her full right to be petulant and stubborn. She plopped down, defeated, onto the sofa and hung her head in her hands.
When she finally spoke, it was much calmer. Strange, how comforting revealing a secret could be. 'This is all Samuel's fault, you know? I never wanted children. I can't be a mother, Angie. I never had a mother! How could I ever be one?'