Jarrod remained expressionless, clearly having made his decision.
A vasectomy before marriage was indeed rare.
Noticing Jarrods silence, Alec tried to sway him. Mr. Schultz, are you sure about this? Think about your family lineage. Families expand by having children. Im sure your parents, watching over us from above, would want to witness your family grow.
Alec consciously avoided any mention of Austins fragile condition, knowing Jarrod wouldnt tolerate it.
To Jarrod, Austin was his only child, and he had no intention of having others. Jarrod, typically reserved and detached, didnt believe he was suited to fatherhood. That was why he planned to marry Vicki. He wanted to ensure someone was there to look after Austin.
Jarrod had known Vicki for years. Unlike Doreen, he found Vicki had never crossed the line into wrongdoing so far. She was notably kinder.
Her gentle side made her an ideal candidate for motherhood.
Jarrod had also taken the precaution of drafting a will, placing Austin at the forefront as his primary heir, contingent on no unforeseen accidents. This gave him confidence that Vicki would never mistreat Austin. If anything happened to Austin, Vicki would find herself without any support. He was confident she understood this and would act accordingly.
Theres no need for delay. Let Dr. Burton handle it as soon as he can. Jarrods decision to undergo a vasectomy was not just about his marriage. It was also driven by a fear of manipulation and the possibility of another child. He was unwilling to accept a child that wasnt brought to the world by Nicole.
Alec attempted to argue, but Jarrod remained unresponsive, his silence a clear sign that his decision was final. Once Jarrod made up his mind, no one could sway him.
Yet, Alec found it hard to come to terms with this decision. Even he, a man of modest means, understood the value of perpetuating the family line, be it through a son or a daughter. His desire was to bring a healthy child into the world. Maybe his longing wasnt about lineage at all, but rather a testament to his existence.
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In Alecs book, Jarrods choice seemed fraught with risks. However, since it wasnt his life, all he could do was respect the decision.
As Alec was about to step out to make the call, Jarrod called out, Wait a moment.
What is it, sir?
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Jarrod instructed, Let Vicki know about this Alec was taken aback. Jarrod was planning a vasectomy and yet, he wanted his future wife to be informed. Was he trying to drive her away?
Jarrod simply desired to test whether Vicki meant her previous words.
He had explicitly stated to Vicki that he wished to have no other children in this lifetime and asked if she could commit to a life with him under this term. Vicki had promptly agreed, without any reservations.
Instead of asking Vicki to undergo a female sterilization operation, which would entail a physical sacrifice, Jarrod respected her enough as his chosen partner not to impose such a demand. He decided to undergo a vasectomy.
By allowing Alec to leak the news to Vicki, Jarrod was providing Vicki with another opportunity. It was a chance to reconsider her decision.
Alec understood well that those determined to leave would do so regardless. Take Nicole for instance. Jarrod had experienced this painfully with Nicole. Despite his desperate efforts to keep her, she left him coldly. Revealing such critical news before Jarrods wedding with Vicki seemed wise, allowing them to separate amicably early on if Vicki couldnt come to terms with it.
Satisfied with Jarrods decision, Alec nodded and exited.
Meanwhile, Jarrod pulled out his phone and replayed Austins video once more. Austin resembled him strikingly, with the same furrowed eyebrows and piercing eyes. Yet, he wondered whether Austin shared his stoic demeanor.
Becoming a father had clarified many of his expectations. His relationship with Nicole was one of mutual destruction. Staying together meant binding each other with ropes. Aware of the toxicity of their bond, Jarrod was determined to shield his child from it.
Since change was impossible, Jarrod chose to purge his thoughts of Nicole. Dwelling on her only fueled his anger, jeopardizing his ability to remain a composed and rational father for Austin.