Between secrets and revelations

Returning home, silence weighed on the car. My mother, behind the wheel, seemed to be waiting for an answer that I couldn't articulate. What should have been a reason for joy had become my worst nightmare: the child I was carrying in my womb was the result of a sin, committed without knowing what I was doing.

— But daughter, since we left the doctor's office, you haven't said a single word. Aren't you happy that you're going to be a mother? —My mother broke the silence with concern.

"I... the truth is that I... I didn't expect this," I stammered, fighting back tears.

— Well, daughter, it's the most logical thing that could happen if you and Nelson didn't take care of each other. Now the important thing is that we talk to Nelson to advance the wedding to this weekend; We can't let any more time pass.

- That? Tell Nelson? Getting married this weekend? But did you go crazy, mom? —I exclaimed, feeling like his pressure was completely crushing me.

My mother stopped the car suddenly and loo