The soft light of the morning filters through the curtains, gently stirring Marilena from her sleep. Despite the peaceful atmosphere, her thoughts drift back to the phone call with Christian the night before. His words, though reassuring, don't completely calm the unease she feels. The attention surrounding the event and the online speculation still weighs on her mind, but more than that, the lingering questions about her connection with Christian refuse to leave her.
She had reassured herself the night before, thinking she was overreacting, but a part of her still wonders if this whole situation is destined for complications. She hadn't told her family about the event, and she plans to keep it that way—for now. The last thing she needs is to add more stress to her already complex family dynamic.
