His questions and accusations hung in the air between them like an axe waiting to put an end to this charade entirely. What a fool she was to have put them in this situation twice, to have stripped him of an opinion on all matters of great importance. Though, she still fervently believed Ben was better left in the dark. Ignorance was bliss, after all. What he didn't know couldn't ache like a gaping wound.

Or, at least, that was how she felt.

"I don't know, Ben." She sniffled, her eyes red and puffy. "I know you disagree, but I truly believe I was doing the best thing. It's not because I believe you're fragile or unable to cope with my dealings. Clearly, you've proven yourself tenfold there." Melody sat on the edge of the bed. Sitting across the table from him felt too intimate now for some reason. "I mean, is this what you what you want? To bring a baby into this mess? To lose even more of the freedoms than I've already cost you? Because I'm already drowning under the weight of that."