As far as Anna could remember, she had never had cause to speak an angry word to the girl.

Like I said, it seems like the right thing to do in the moment (when your inner little girl has a big fat crush). But it's not... it will have no effect on her feelings for you.

“It’s all very nice to say that people have nothing against girls, ” Guilmoto said. “But if they really want a son, there’s no better way than to try again.”