Chapter 141

"What is it that you want to tell me?" Lecter asked Anna. She exhaled and then tried to find her voice.

"The doctors told me that the accident not only affected my pregnancy, but it has caused an irreparable damage to my womb. As a result, I can no longer have any biological child of my own," she said to Lecter who froze.

"Were you ever planning on telling me this?" Lecter asked her.

"Of course. But I just didn't know how to say it. I guess I was afraid of losing you. I know how much you love children and the idea of not being able to give you one kid didn't sit will with me. That's why I actually left the house. Maybe this pregnancy is not a bad thing after all." Anna said to Lecter.

"Did you really think that not being able to give me a child will make me love you any less? I love you, Anna. Nothing can ever change that fact. We are one forever. My love for you is unconditional, and I hope you can always remember this when times get difficult," Lecter told her and kissed her deeply.