Tatiana stayed quiet for a moment after Celina finished pouring her heart out. So many emotions were tangled there—pain, fear, regret, anger, and above all, love. She studied her friend across the table: so strong and yet so deeply wounded. Taking a slow breath, she sipped her juice, set the glass down gently, and spoke with both firmness and care.

“Celina… I know you’re scared. I know you feel lost and alone in the middle of all this chaos. And Gabriel—well, he’s been an angel in your life, su