The Next Step
Though they decided to let fate happen, they didn’t actively conceive because they were still hesitant. Instead, they decided to compromise, with Cynthia going off birth control. It could still take a few months for everything to go back to normal, and that was their decision period.
Months Later
Many months went by, so the couple thought they were safe. Cynthia had no signs of expecting a baby and was relieved by it. However, her worries focused on something other than finances. It was an issue she’d avoided for quite a while and didn’t want to bring to light.