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, such a solid support… But there’s something I need to tell you, something you might not want to hear right now.”

Celina lifted her tear-filled eyes, already bracing herself.

“I think you should tell Thor about the pregnancy.”

Celina shook her head instantly, but Tatiana raised a calming hand.

“Wait. Just hear me out. I understand why you’re keeping it from him. I understand that he hurt you, that he was cruel, that he accused you of horrible things. But none of that changes the fact that he’s the