บท 79: Marilena's Nostalgia (Part 1)

After leaving her mother at home, Vanessa makes her way back to her workplace, a bustling marketing firm where creativity thrives in every corner. The familiar sights and sounds of the office greet her as she steps through the door, offering a momentary respite from the worries weighing on her mind.

As she settles into her desk, Vanessa can't help but feel grateful for the distraction of work, a welcome reprieve from the heaviness of her father's hospitalization. Yet, amidst the hustle and bustle of the office, the guilt of her past actions weighs heavily on her conscience, gnawing at her like a relentless beast.

Just as she begins to immerse herself in her work, her phone buzzes with a call from Richard, her boyfriend. With a pang of guilt, Vanessa answers, the weight of her deception heavy in her chest.

"Hey, Richard," she greets him, her voice strained with the burden of her guilt. "Thanks for calling. It means a lot."