Chapter 61: Meeting Max

As the day unfolds, Marilena immerses herself in the creative whirlwind of her interior design studio. The scent of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the subtle hum of conversations and the occasional clinking of drafting tools.

She flits between fabric swatches and color palettes, her mind buzzing with ideas for her latest project. With each stroke of her pencil and each carefully chosen accessory, Marilena pours her passion and creativity into her designs, turning empty spaces into vibrant reflections of her clients' personalities.

Despite the demands of her job, Marilena can't shake the excitement bubbling beneath the surface as she thinks about the dog she applied to adopt and the unexpected connection she shares with Christian.