Elijah remained silent. In the past few days, Lira's inner plea had tugged at Joana, urging her against proceeding with the abortion, yet she had persistently disregarded it. Lira failed to grasp the gravity of the situation in its entirety, unlike Joana who bore the weight of the decision heavily.
"Are you certain about this? You still have time to reconsider," Elijah eventually spoke. "There's no need to rush. I'd prefer you take the time needed to contemplate such a significant choice."
Joana was taken aback. Was Elijah genuinely sharing concern for the baby? Despite his unexpected compassion, Joana remained resolute. Days of relentless contemplation had led her to this decision. Every waking moment and even her dreams had been consumed by the weight of her choice, and she was resolut
