Celina was crying, her trembling hands resting on her belly.

“I’m so tired, Tati. So tired. I just wanted peace, you know?”

Tatiana tried to keep her voice calm and comforting.

“You have two options, Cê… stay with him, with patience, or move on alone. Like you wanted in the beginning. There’s no right or wrong. There’s only what you need now. And what your babies need.”

Celina sniffled.

“It’s just that… I like him, Tati. You, more than anyone, know how hard I fought against this feeling. But everything’s so confusing.”

“I know, girl. I get it. Roberto and I had a rough start too. Really rough. You remember… and look at us now. We’re good. Happy. We’ve been trying to get pregnant for months, and even though it hasn’t happened yet, we’re solid. There’s love. There’s respect. If you believe it’s worth trying with Thor… then try. But if it’s just going to bring you pain, insecurity… choose yourself. Protect yourself.”

Celina nodded, even though Tatiana couldn’t see her.

Downstairs in the