{"id":11630,"date":"2025-03-29T06:20:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T06:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/?p=11630"},"modified":"2025-03-29T06:20:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T06:20:05","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:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/archives\/11630","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":"<div class='\"PostImage_post-image-container__PlDZN' postcontent_thumb-image__ih052 data-testid='\"thumb-image\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'>\n<div class='\"xdj266r' x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a>\n<div dir='\"auto\"'>MY SISTER-IN-LAW DEMANDED THAT I GIVE HER MY BABY AS A BIRTHDAY GIFT\u20149 MONTHS LATER, SHE GOT A SURPRISE.\n\n<div class='\"x11i5rnm' xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a>\n<div dir='\"auto\"'>My husband&rsquo;s sister, Candice, has always been selfish. At my wedding, she threw a tantrum because my dress was prettier than hers. Ridiculous, right? But the real issue was my mother-in-law always taking her side. I learned to ignore it\u2014Harry and I had a happy life, two amazing kids, and a cozy home.\n\n<div class='\"x11i5rnm' xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a>\n<div dir='\"auto\"'>Then Candice took things to a whole new level. One day, she showed up and said, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m turning 30 soon, and I don&rsquo;t have kids. You should give me a baby.&rdquo;\n\n<div class='\"x11i5rnm' xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a>\n<div dir='\"auto\"'>At first, I thought she was joking. She wasn&rsquo;t. She expected us to have a baby and hand it over to her\u2014not because she couldn&rsquo;t have kids, but because she didn&rsquo;t want to go through pregnancy.\n\n<div class='\"x11i5rnm' xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a>\n<div dir='\"auto\"'>Obviously, we refused. The next day, she returned with my mother-in-law, and they completely lost it on us. That&rsquo;s when I decided it was time for a lesson.\n\n<div class='\"x11i5rnm' xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a>\n<div dir='\"auto\"'>So, I told Candice I&rsquo;d do exactly what she asked.\n\n<div class='\"x11i5rnm' xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a>\n<div dir='\"auto\"'>Nine months later, I had a little surprise waiting for her.<span class='\"html-span' xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xgzva0m xhhsvwb xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"xz74otr' x168nmei x13lgxp2 x5pf9jr xo71vjh src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/z-p3-static.xx.fbcdn.net%5C/images%5C/emoji.php%5C/v9%5C/t4f%5C/1%5C/16%5C/1f447.png%5C%22" alt='\"\ud83d\udc47\"' width='\"16\"' height='\"16\"'>\n\n\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'>\n<div class='\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"'><picture><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' postimage_post-image__xnmzf src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/03fa8fbc6a517099e56160e7e7a8d3e7b84243788b03c89d6a6b2bffea35e4cf.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' baby in a basket. source: midjourney>\n\n<div class='\"PostContent_thumb-title__SoMYI\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>A baby in a basket.\n<div class='\"InfoLine_wrapper__C_h_D\"'>\n<div class='\"ShareButton_share-button-wrapper__vOvTc' infoline_post-share-button__ie8ii>\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"ContentRenderer_content-container__XYPLT\"' data-io-article-url='\"https:\/\/thecelebritist.com\/my-sil-demanded-that-i-give-her-my-baby\/?m=doa\"'>\n<div>\n<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.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\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.\n\n</p><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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/905c42857e6f42792d4c39d85af85d9d5100e1dd848a478b3c8c2290ae6dd427.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only.\n\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/42cbc0abb60d2203fe1db61a0ea289ebe1a374da5d55b73407fca1d7ff96ccdd.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only.\n\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\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.\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><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!\n\n</p><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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/4a1e95a0979a285b8c3c8058fbc76ff09f94e4cc0223ce1bf704d8d753cd3f9b.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only.\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>She nearly ruined the entire day, but thankfully, Grace, Harry\u2019s grandmother, stepped in.\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>But just before Candice\u2019s thirtieth birthday, something happened that made me question reality itself.\n\n</p><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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/0600eb6ffbfcbeb9476452a844d26a6d455321d3fe9eeef74b4cb0885ba626ff.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only.\n\n\n</p><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\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/afbf1ef615d8f4fd7b6382c57466016c87b58f0b4080e935ca3625686ff3a6f1.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1920\"' height='\"2400\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only.\n\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\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.\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cWhat?\u201d I asked.\n\n</p><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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/d5edab1ea8b93bbcf94d4389ab829850f1dba9b339b8a9f3fc37a96fe2dbd859.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only.\n\n\n</p><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\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><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\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/ecfb3be83efc498934e6c1aa788d6cd680cfe0cd4cf5b4de9553778a9beffbca.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>My stomach twisted. \u201cWhat?!\u201d\n\n</p><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\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>I opened my mouth, then closed it. My brain struggled to process her words.\n\n</p><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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/82f4b12dc529f195ad3874e46857b2c7bc6c24585034ba0829ec8268815eb84b.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Harry rubbed his temples. \u201cYou want Stephanie to be your surrogate?\u201d\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Candice shook her head. \u201cNo, I want you two to have a baby for me.\u201d\n\n</p><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\n\n</p><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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/c0427a07a79a5cb3b109747b704c260b8298a99decd2a3760a8e350e5c46e688.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1600\"' height='\"2400\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><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\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Candice scoffed. \u201cStephanie, you\u2019ve always been so selfish.\u201d\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/e0f1cec28c5601dcaef3d18b214fb61c8942526fe5bda2274c952309b81bc9b8.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><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\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>I clenched my fists. \u201cI am not an incubator! A child is not an object! A child is a person!\u201d\n\n</p><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\/hy6umYVY5EeYGYb2Wl27eepdV2xJHqsVdWTPEjggxlk\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzI0MzQwYzgyOThkNDI5MWViNDE2ZmEzNTg2MjE1MDNjMjE1OGFhMmVhMDA2MWE5OGExNTEwYTczZjc1M2IzNy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTAyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MTAyNA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/324340c8298d4291eb416fa358621503c2158aa2ea0061a98a1510a73f753b37.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cYou just don\u2019t want me to be happy! You want to be the only one with kids!\u201d Candice shrieked.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Harry slammed his hand on the table. \u201cEnough! Leave. Now.\u201d\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/2b6ab6589cc6ed1552079a887040d453d522985de702ca058a9a0dd6e657e0b0.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>I exhaled. \u201cHow did she even come up with this?\u201d\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Harry shook his head. \u201cShe\u2019s completely lost it.\u201d\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>Candice stayed quiet for a while. I hoped that meant she&rsquo;d finally let it go. I should have known better.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/621fb92a91c72442c3933fbddccc27b9b348cdeef63a1b6ea3064fb22981122a.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>One afternoon, Candice showed up at our house with Charlotte by her side.\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/21fe01bccacd660004d8447903d7fcc0ebad2001858d32c9bdfda2d114e1e106.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cCandice told me that you agreed to give her a baby,\u201d Charlotte said.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cWhat? No, we told her we weren\u2019t going to do that,\u201d I said.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cWhy not?\u201d Charlotte asked.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cBecause it\u2019s insane,\u201d Harry replied.\n\n</p><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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/37ff19ddcbef8ec0b3d0bec0f21790877cf27fc28f5e2c937da7765ad110d7b5.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/8efd9ef68e4bb7147881c140a5f4bb331bd78f7d2e39642c0536a17ff0c49acd.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1456\"' height='\"816\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cThat\u2019s because you\u2019ve never spent enough time with her,\u201d I countered.\n\n</p><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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/aa519a33d6d54368e9caa24936f117873a036696ebdbdd057196681216eefdcd.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cThen I\u2019ll just bring my daughter to you when she cries,\u201d Candice said.\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cYes. What\u2019s the problem with that?\u201d Candice asked, genuinely confused.\n\n</p><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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/4c9e2dd542f71b688e40393d6949f57cc535e8a5d61d7a6fb55f4c07625432f6.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><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\u00a0ready to be a mother. And asking someone to have a child for you is completely insane,\u201d he said.\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cBut you\u2019re my brother!\u201d Candice cried.\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/cb60119d15057f2541b6a14be86c762da1bd5e59798122d2ad177945a766e707.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cWhat are you doing?!\u201d I shouted.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cMaking everyone\u2019s life easier,\u201d she said calmly.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cHave you lost your mind?!\u201d I screamed.\n\n</p><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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/d59b00e06cb57c4c02c37d47e162962312ba16229ed98f54426fb8fe9caf172a.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\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\u00a0hard for Candice. So I just decided to help a little,\u201d she said.\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cHelp?!\u201d I yelled. \u201cYou\u2019re interfering in our\u00a0<i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>personal\u00a0lives!\u201d\n\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.\n\n</p><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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/477ceb33d9267b0eeffc92dad2fcad2e5de92ae1191b722cffa4a0788a7bc929.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><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.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cThat would be\u00a0<i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>our\u00a0child!\u00a0<i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>Ours!\u201d I shouted.\n\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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/f38968e858b865a5579fdb9692d3b4c9b28c3ef6046def932572125cebbaeb88.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cBut you\u2019d be having it\u00a0<i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>for\u00a0Candice, so it would be\u00a0<i class='\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\"'>her\u00a0child,\u201d Charlotte argued.\n\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.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cI will help her,\u201d Charlotte said.\n\n</p><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' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"Image_image__11E9V' image_post-image__qntn0 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.thecelebritist.com%5C/579c9d83f469d7c14642b4929ec79d5c9215c01f12d29b27353c9bcb4be13db5.png%5C%22" alt='\"For' illustration purposes only. source: midjourney width='\"1456\"' height='\"816\"'>\n\n<p class='\"Image_title__T6_we\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>For illustration purposes only. | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"'>\u201cThat makes\u2026\u201d\u00a0</p></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></i></i></p></div></picture></div></div></div></div></i></i></p></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></i></p></div></i></p></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></i></p></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>