CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY NINE: LOVE AND PREGNANCY

“You know, Mom,” Tiana began, breaking the comfortable silence that had settled between them. “I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done for me. You’ve always been there for me, through thick and thin, and I am truly grateful to have you in my life.” Tiana’s mother smiled warmly, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears of joy. “Oh, sweetheart,” she replied, her voice filled with emotion. “You don’t have to thank me. Being your mother is the greatest gift I could ever ask for. You’ve grown into such a remarkable woman, and I am so proud of the person you’ve become.” Touched by her mother’s words, Tiana felt a lump form in her throat, her heart overflowing with love and gratitude. In that moment, she realized just how lucky she was to have a mother who loved her unconditionally, who stood by her side through every triumph and tribulation. As they continued their journey home, Tiana and her mother fell into a comfortable rhythm of conversation, sharing stories and laughter a