That evening, Carson called Lina again. His tone was much more subdued and approachable. After assessing the local housing market, it seemed he had reconsidered her value, leading him to adopt a more conciliatory attitude.
"Lina, I've given it some thought. We both made errors; we were too hasty," he began. "But, regardless of all that, you shouldn't have left with our daughter without saying anything. My mom's been crying repeatedly, longing to see the child."
"Let's get together and discuss this properly," he continued, trying to sound reasonable. However, the reality was starkly different. When they first found out the baby was a girl, Carson and his mother had quickly formed a united front.
"I'm the only son, and the Adams family can't end with me," he had insisted. "If you're not willing to end the pregnancy, then just let it go on. But as long as it's not a son, don't expect to be embraced by my family."
