บท 330: Can I be a mom?

The quiet hum of the car engine filled the silence as Remo and Abby made their way back home. The warmth of the car's heater kept the biting winter air at bay, but the atmosphere inside the vehicle was thick with unsaid words. Abby sat quietly in the passenger seat, her hands resting on her lap as she stared out the window, watching the snowflakes gently fall onto the windshield. The lights from passing cars and streetlamps cast soft glows across her face, but her expression was unreadable.

Remo kept his eyes on the road, glancing over at Abby every now and then. He could sense her internal struggle, the whirl of emotions she wasn't voicing. He knew today had been a lot for her—seeing Lily after all the bitterness, the surprise of her pregnancy, and the emotional reunion that had followed. It was a lot to process, even for Abby, who had been through more than most people could imagine.

After what felt like an eternity, Remo broke the silence.