As the weeks pass, Eloá’s belly becomes more noticeable, to the point where even the oversized clothes that have become part of her daily wardrobe can no longer hide it.
Tess, her roommate, notices the changes in her body, but instead of questions or judgment, she offers silence and understanding.
Eloá is quietly grateful for that.
At least she has one person beside her who doesn’t demand explanations.
But at night, when the world grows quiet, her mind screams.
Before, it is Henri who occupies