Penelope walked to the car, first placing Rachel's suitcase in the trunk, then opening the back door for them.

Rachel, still in shock, awaited his response, "Are you serious? Is there really a baby on the way?"

Penelope glanced ambiguously at Zoe before leaning in to adjust the coat draped over her. He then gave Rachel a knowing look. "Can't you tell?"

Without waiting for Rachel to respond, he walked to the driver's seat and started the car.

Rachel sat in the back seat, staring incredulously at Zoe, who remained silent but smiling.

The weather in S City was getting colder by the day. Due to the heart transplant Zoe...