Chapter 4149

She placed two roses in small vases, adding a touch of color.

While reading on the sofa, Elissa could glance up and enjoy the sight of the fresh roses, their bright blooms enhancing her mood.

Around 1@ in the morning, she set her book aside, thinking it was time for a break.

Then, unexpectedly, there was a knock at the door.

Curious, as few knew of their new address, she wondered if Raphael had forgotten something.

A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y

Peering through the peephole, she was surprised to see her mother, Marcia, looking distressed and disheveled.

Despite their strained last meeting, Elissa opened the door, her voice filled with concern, “Mom, what’s wrong? What happened?”

soaked to the

the previous

turn on the water heater and

hesitated, rooted

her gently, “I know this

make do for

Marcia murmured, “This

despite the simplicity of the space, which was scarcely larger than a bathroom in their

and changed, she appeared

bowl of mushroom soup that filled the room with

inquired, “Did you make

her head, “No, I’m not much of a

Raphael made it.”

and then quietly

lacked the sophistication of dishes prepared by chefs back home, the homemade quality

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