Although Laila felt that her two brothers garnered most of the love of her mother, she also knew that she was the apple of her father's eye. Laila did experience love in her household, and she hoped that by giving birth to another child, even with Rasheed, there would be a new spark of love within their own home. Giving Rasheed a boy that he could shower with attention might distract him from the constant terror that he brought to his wives. Laila also knew that her own love for the boy might also bring her joy, bringing a harmony into the home that was desperately needed. Laila was different from her mother, and she knew there was room in her heart for the love of another child. She also hopes that this new child will bring out the motherly instincts in Mariam, giving her something to love in her otherwise unhappy world.
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