He Said the Baby Was Too Expensive

The Story

Iris sacrifices her family fortune to marry Dorian, a poor ordinary man. Three years later, she is expecting their first child when her controlling mother-in-law, Tessa, declares their hospital too expensive. Tessa convinces Dorian to transfer to a cheaper facility. Dorian, a spineless mama’s boy, submits to every demand and begins abusing Iris. She battles unreasonable instructions while enduring the intense pain of her heavily pregnant stomach. Just as she reaches her breaking point, her father Alec arrives with gifts for the new grandchild. Alec steps in to protect his daughter from the abuse and unreasonable treatment she has endured. The arrival of her father shifts the dynamic between Iris, Dorian, and Tessa, challenging the control Tessa has maintained over the household. Dorian’s complete obedience to his mother is tested as Alec confronts the situation. Iris finally has support against the couple who has mistreated her during her pregnancy.