MRS QUINTIN

Her mother resented her for 'recklessly' getting herself pregnant.

While the pregnancy was still less than 3 months, she (her mother) tried everything she could to get rid of the baby; innocent baby, but it all proved abortive.

Days grew into weeks and then into months; she became heavy. Then only did her mother give up her attempts to terminate the pregnancy. Although she gave up her attempts, Mrs Green had been bitter the entire time, she would always remind Bianca of what a disappointment she was and the disgrace and pain she had brought upon her.

"How can you have a baby now?? Why now?! You're only 19! Do you know what damage this could do to my reputation??! I've always been held in high esteem in the society! Now my years of building an impeccable reputation is about to be dragged to the mud in the blink of an eye! All thanks to a spoilt brat without two brain cells to rub together!