The Growing Tension
The weeks dragged on, with Javier attempting to balance family life while maintaining a veneer of secret communications with Sharla. Each day felt increasingly precarious, and the tension built steadily as Maria’s suspicions grew sharper. During weekend family activities, he caught glimpses of her inquisitive glances as if she could sense the distance tugging at their relationship.
One evening, as they sat on the patio after dinner, Maria turned to him, her fingertips...