Angélica held back her emotions and went on:

"You’re beautiful, intelligent, young… you’ll find someone who will make you happy. A man who is free, who can give you the life you deserve. Maybe you’ll even forget about Thor. But right now… right now I have to think about my grandchild. And I can’t risk losing him. That’s why I’m asking you… leave Thor."

Silence weighed heavily between them.

Celina sat motionless, tears streaming down her face with no attempt to stop them. After a few seconds, she wiped her eyes with the back of her hand, regaining her composure with dignity.

"Don’t worry, Mrs. Angélica. I won’t be the reason your grandchild dies."

She drew in a deep breath, swallowing the sob that still fought to escape.

"What you asked of me… I’ll do it. And you can rest assured: Thor will never know about this conversation."

Celina stood.

"Excuse me."

She left the restaurant without looking back, her heart shattering inside her chest. She remembered the call she had made the day befo