Chapter 162: Stable
As Remo and Abby rushed back home, their hearts raced with worry. The night sky seemed to darken around them, mirroring the heavy weight that settled in their chests. With each passing moment, their fears for Matteo and Stella grew.
The drive to the hospital felt like an eternity, the streets blurring together as they navigated through the city. Abby gripped Remo’s hand tightly, finding solace in the warmth of his touch.
"Please, let them be okay," Abby whispered, her voice trembling with emotion even though she didn’t know Stella, Matteo had been there for her before.
Remo squeezed her hand reassuringly, his own heart heavy with concern. "They’ll be fine, Abby," he said, his voice filled with determination. "We’ll get there as soon as we can."
As they arrived at the hospital, they rushed through the doors, their footsteps echoing in the empty corridors. The receptionist directed them to the maternity ward, where they found Matteo pacing anxiously outside the delivery room, his face pale with worry. He looked up as Remo and Abby approached, relief flooding his features at the sight of them.
"Thank God you’re here," he said, his voice hoarse with emotion. "Stella’s condition is critical. The doctors are doing everything they can, but..." His voice trailed off, unable to voice the fear that gripped them all.
Remo’s heart clenched at the sight of his brother’s distress. Without a word, he wrapped Matteo in a tight embrace, offering what little comfort he could in the face of such uncertainty.
Remo’s heart ached as he held his brother tightly, the weight of the situation pressing heavily upon him. "Where is the baby?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper, his concern for both Stella and the newborn child weighing heavily on his mind.
Matteo pulled back slightly, his eyes meeting Remo’s with a mixture of sorrow and relief. "She’s in the neonatal intensive care unit," he replied, his voice trembling with emotion. "The doctors say she’s stable for now, but they’re keeping a close eye on her."