Gary and Eleanor had been married for seven years without children.
Throughout those seven years, Gary made Eleanor’s life miserable. He was convinced that she was the one with the fertility problem. He refused to get tested and allowed people to believe the problem was from her.
When he finally agreed to medical tests seven years later, the results showed that he was the one with the problem.
Eleanor never told anyone. She protected his dignity even when he never protected hers. She never tried to clear her name or prove herself. She simply endured it all in silence.
Eventually, Gary suggested they visit a reputable fertility facility for artificial insemination. Eleanor agreed.
It was not because she was deeply in love with him. It was because she respected him. Gary was much older than her and enjoyed using his authority over her. He often intimidated her and made her feel small. Over
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