The alarm clock rang softly, but Celina was already awake. For the first time in weeks, she had slept well, without turbulent dreams or intense nausea. She felt lighter, as if the previous night had relieved some of the weight she had been carrying on her shoulders.

She stretched, picked up her phone, and saw a new message from Gabriel on the screen.

"Good morning, beautiful. Have an amazing trip. And come back soon so I can see you again."

Celina smiled to herself, feeling a pleasant warmt