The Calm Before the Storm
That evening, Javier returned to bed, the swells of uncertainty roiling in his gut. The weight of the conversation lingered, creating an ever-thickening fog of anxiety about what lay ahead. He lay beside Maria, their bodies close, but the emotional distance felt like a chasm created by his secrets.
The days passed, and Javier did his best to focus on family life, navigating the duality of his commitments carefully. The warmth of the family home clashed against the...