Seeing Quin's resolute attitude, Chrystal quickly changed the topic and tried to persuade her.
"Quin, I understand that you don't want to get married."
"But, you are not getting any younger. Sooner or later, you'll have to have a kid. I want a grandchild."
"Well, I don't like..." Quin was at a loss for words.
Chrystal interrupted her. "Stop making excuses. I know you love kids. Last time you went to Mindy's and Daphne's house, you hugged them when you saw them and refuse to let go. It's obvious that you love kids."
"Don't you want to be a mother? Don't you want to be able to hug your own kid?"
Quin's expression changed. After a pause, she said, "Mom, I do want a kid, but Fade's not around, so I..."
Chrystal said, "It doesn't have to be Fade's."
"Mom, what are you talking about? I'm Fade's wife. The child has to be his," Quin said.
Chrystal curled her lips and said, "It's always Fade this and Fade that. You can't say for sure if he will come back or not."
"Mom, stop it! Fade and I are still married. I am not going to find another man, let alone have a baby with someone else." Quin sounded a little angry.
Chrystal grabbed her daughter and said, "Quin, calm down. That's not what I meant. Let me explain."
"What then?" Quin was still fuming.
Chrystal said, "Technology these days are very advanced. You don't necessarily have to sleep with a man to get pregnant. You can have a test tube baby."
"This..." Quin was at a loss for words. She had never thought about this.
Chrystal continued, "Don't worry, Quin. There are organizations that do it. Their rules and regulations are very strict. Everything is private and confidential. There's nothing to worry about."
"But..." Quin shook her head gently. "I want a kid with Fade, not with some stranger."
Chrystal sounded a little annoyed at the mention of Fade's name again. "How many years has it been since he left? There’s no point talking about him now."
"Quin, I'm not getting any younger. I'm afraid to think about the future. Are you really not considering your own future and mine?"
Quin was stuck in a dilemma. "Mom, I understand what you mean. But..."
Fade, who was outside, could not stand it any longer. He quickly walked up to the door and knocked.
"Uh... there's someone at the door!"
The two people in the room were stunned and looked at each other.
Chrystal immediately stepped forward to open the door and was met with a long-haired man. She became vigilant and asked, "Who are you?"
Fade lifted his long hair and called out, "Chrystal, it's me."
"You... you are..." Chrystal was stunned when she saw Fade.
Hearing the noise, Quin also came over and asked, "Mom, who is it?"
Quin was stunned when she saw the face that she had been thinking all day and night.
"You, you..."
Seeing this, Fade walked into the house and pulled her into his arms. He said softly, "Quin, it's me, Fade."
"I'm back."
This hug woke Quin up from her daze.
She looked up at the man in front of her. His face had not changed much in 40 years. She could no longer hold back her tears.
"Fade, is it really you?" She asked as tears rolled down her cheeks.
"You're finally back!"
Fade hugged Quin tightly and ran his hand over her back to soothe her as he said softly.
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