Chapter 92. Cruel Words

Manuela

Finally, after an unexpected turn with the arrival of Leila and Caíque, I managed to prevent Adriel from confessing his feelings for Cecilia that night. And that brought me relief mixed with a hint of concern.

Cecilia was in a wonderful moment of her life. Pregnant, radiant, and deeply in love with Liam, her husband. Seeing her happy was all I wished for. However, if Adriel had revealed his feelings for her that night, it could have confused that could have disturbed this happiness.

Cecilia is an incredible person, kind, and generous. She didn't deserve to be put in a situation like that, where she would have to deal with the unrequited feelings of a close friend. Knowing that someone is suffering for her, while she is so fully committed to Liam, would only bring sadness and guilt to her.

But at the same time that I felt relieved for having avoided a potential emotional disaster, a twinge of worry crept into my heart. By preventing Ad