When Joey woke up, it was completely dark outside.
Half-asleep, she could almost smell Frederic's cologne and hear his voice.
She even dreamed about kissing him.
It felt surreal to her, like something out of a dream.
Outside, the melody of "Jingle Bells" floated through the air, accompanied by the soft glow of Christmas lights.
The atmosphere of Christmas was growing more vibrant, making Joey's heart ache with how much she missed Frederic.
She instinctively placed her hands on her belly and whispered, "Baby, once you're born, we'll celebrate Christmas Eve with Daddy, okay?"
When Frederic walked over, he caught sight of her tear-filled eyes.
The tears gathered and went slipping down her cheeks.
He knelt beside her, gently wiping away the tears with his cool fingertips, his voice fu
