[110] b

"Mom," Thomas can't believe what his mother just said. "Why?"

"Well, I should be asking you, shouldn't I? How's your communication with your wife? Just because you're busy with work doesn't mean when you're alone together, you're actually together, Tom."

Kalina isn't willing to hear any objections, so Thomas chooses to stay quiet. He listens carefully to his mother's words and the direction she's going, so he can process and resolve the situation.

"Even though every married couple looks forward to the arrival of their children, Mom really gave it a lot of thought when she talked to Olive the other day. She said she wanted to date you first. There's a reason behind that. Having a child isn't just about getting pregnant and giving birth. There's a mother's mental preparedness. You've only been close for a short time, right? Mom somewhat agrees with that wish. So it's natural for Olive to be shocked if she's already pregnant. Though Mom is very sure, Olive is carry