Chapitre 3: Chapter 3: Unraveling the Tapestry
Back in the cafe, the warmth and aroma offered a stark contrast to the storm outside. Yet, the tension between Elena and Liam remained palpable. They sat across from each other, the untouched cups of coffee acting as silent witnesses to their unspoken turmoil.
"Tell me, Liam," Elena finally broke the silence, her voice firm yet laced with concern. "What truly happened with the scholarship?"
Liam sighed, his fingers nervously tracing the rim of his cup. "It wasn't just about the scholarship, Elena. There was... something else."
His hesitation fueled Elena's apprehension. "What?" she urged, leaning forward.
He met her gaze, his voice barely above a whisper. "My dad... he lost his job. The company shut down, and we were struggling financially. He couldn't afford to send me abroad anymore."
Shame shadowed his eyes, and Elena's heart ached for him. The burden he had carried alone, the sacrifice he had made for his family, filled her with a profound understanding.
"But why didn't you tell me?" she asked, her voice gentle.
"I... I didn't want you to feel trapped," he confessed. "I didn't want you to give up your dreams because of mine."
He paused, his eyes searching hers. "I knew how much Vienna meant to you, how hard you worked for it. I couldn't bear the thought of holding you back."
Elena's heart swelled with a mix of admiration and frustration. "Liam, you should have known I would have understood," she said, reaching across the table to take his hand. "Our dreams were intertwined, remember?"
A flicker of hope danced in his eyes. "Do you still feel that way?" he asked, his voice laced with vulnerability.
Elena squeezed his hand gently. "More than ever," she whispered, her eyes holding a thousand unspoken promises.
But the storm wasn't over yet. As they delved deeper into their shared past, another secret surfaced, one that threatened to shatter the fragile hope they had rekindled. Liam confessed to a decision he made during that desperate time, a choice he now deeply regretted, a choice that could irrevocably alter their future.
The revelation left them reeling, questioning the foundation of their love. Could their bond survive the weight of the truth? Or would their unspoken words, their hidden secrets, ultimately tear them apart? The rain outside continued its relentless fall, mirroring the storm raging within them, as they faced a future shrouded in uncertainty.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
-- Classement
Power Stone 
-- Power
stone