Footsteps Toward New Beginnings By Ryan Chaprter 5

Footsteps Toward New Beginnings By Ryan Chaprter 5 Summary

 

The chapter opens with a tense and suffocating silence following a heated confrontation. Alice, with a triumphant smile, accuses Christina of causing trouble ever since Allie moved in, even bringing up Christina’s inability to have children as a source of her anger. The situation escalates when Christina slaps Kenneth, shocking everyone present. Farrah intervenes by pushing Christina, causing her to fall and hurt her back. Alice harshly criticizes Christina, blaming her for her infertility, which Christina responds to with a calm yet cutting remark, questioning Kenneth’s role in her condition.

 

Kenneth, seemingly struck by guilt, tries to apologize and explain himself, but Christina pushes him away and then collapses, overwhelmed by the pain and the emotional turmoil. The scene shifts to Christina waking up from a nightmare, screaming in distress, with Kenneth showing concern and offering to call a doctor, though Christina remains bitter about his concern given their strained relationship.

 

Christina reminds Kenneth of her desire for a divorce, which he stubbornly refuses, insisting on staying with her for life. The tension is interrupted by Alice, who brings unexpected news: Christina is pregnant. The positive pregnancy test shocks Christina, while Kenneth reacts with overwhelming joy, seeing it as a blessing. However, the moment is cut short when Alice suddenly experiences severe stomach pain, prompting Kenneth to frantically call for a doctor.

 

As the room empties in chaos, Christina is left alone, holding onto the fading warmth of Kenneth’s touch and touching her flat belly with tears of anguish. She silently questions why the baby had to come at such a difficult and painful time, highlighting her inner conflict and the complicated emotions surrounding her pregnancy.

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The once noisy room fell into a suffocating silence. 

Alice’s face was lit up with a triumphant smile. 

“Christina, are you really making such a scene just because I wanted you and Allie to celebrate your birthdays together? 

“All my friends are here, my parents are here, and you keep picking fights! Ever since Allie moved into our home, you haven’t stopped causing trouble! Is it because you can’t have children. 

you take out your anger on innocent people?” 

that 

Smack! 

Christina slapped Kenneth hard. 

Everyone gasped. Farrah rushed straight over and shoved Christina forcefully. 

Christina staggered backward, her lower back slamming into the sharp edge of the table. The jolt of pain made it impossible for her to stand up straight. 

“Christina, what are you trying to do? Kenny was right! You can’t even bear a child! How dare you hit my son? We are so unlucky to have a daughter–in–law like you!” 

Christina gave a dazzling smile, her voice as soft as a feather drifting to the ground. 

“Kenneth, whose fault is it that I can’t get pregnant?” 

Kenneth seemed to finally wake up to a shred of conscience and rushed to Christina’s side. 

His voice trembled as he spoke. “Babe, let me explain! I lost my head for a second–I didn’t mean what I said!” 

Christina tried to push him away, but the world spun and then went black as she collapsed. 

The scene shifted, and those cruel words drowned her once again. 

“No… please, no!” she screamed, bolting upright in bed. 

“Babe, where does it hurt? I’ll call the doctor right now!” 

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The concern in Kenneth’s eyes only made Christina feel bitterly ironic. 

“Kenneth, do you remember what I told you? I want a divorce.” 

“No way! I told you I’d be with you for life.” 

Kenneth’s stubbornness was no surprise to Christina. It was exactly why she’d delayed asking for a divorce. 

“Kenny. I’ve got the test results,” Alice’s voice cut in. 

Kenneth instantly let go of Christina, as if she were the one he wasn’t supposed to be close to. 

Alice walked to the bedside. “Christy, congratulations–you’re pregnant!” 

“Pregnant?” 

Christina snatched the report. The words were clear: pregnancy test positive, the doctor’s signature unmistakable. 

“Christy, this is wonderful! We have our own child now!” Kenneth’s voice was so excited that it nearly broke. 

Christina was still reeling from the shock when Alice suddenly doubled over, clutching her belly. “Kenny… my stomach… it hurts…” 

In an instant, Kenneth released Christina’s hand and rushed to Alice’s side. 

He shouted hysterically, “Doctor! Where’s the doctor?” 

A crowd swept out of the room, leaving it silent once more. 

Christina curled her fingers, as if Kenneth’s warmth still lingered on her skin. 

She touched her flat belly, tears of anguish falling. 

“Baby, why did you have to come at a time like this?” she thought.