Gabriel took a deep breath, then spoke in a low, steady voice, filled with wisdom.

“I understand your pain. And your anger. But holding all that inside will only hurt you more than you realize. You don’t need to decide everything right now. Just don’t let bitterness guide your choices. Think it through calmly. For their sake… and for yours too.”

Meanwhile, across the city, Thor walked into a bar. He ordered a whiskey, then another, then another. The hatred still consumed him. The image of Celina walking into that building with Gabriel seared through his mind like fire. His eyes were bloodshot, not only with rage but with grief. It felt as if someone had ripped his heart straight out of his chest. He wanted to erase it all. He wanted to stop feeling.

“Damn liar… you fooled me…” he muttered aloud.

His glass slammed against the table with force.

Back at Gabriel’s apartment, the conversation was drawing to a close.

“I need to go,” Celina said. “I rented an apartment. I want to start getti