Chapter 138 - Seventh Year - Hope

Remus meets his dying mother Hope in a Cardiff hospital, experiencing a complex mix of emotions during their first encounter in over a decade. Hope is frail but eager to reconnect, sharing memories and expressing love while Remus struggles to respond emotionally. Their conversation reveals painful truths about abandonment and family, with Hope's Welsh accent and musical tastes creating unexpected connections. The visit ends with Remus unable to say "I love you" back, highlighting his emotional barriers.