Chapter 95. Unusual Feelings

Adriel

That morning, upon waking up, the memory of my failed attempt to confess my feelings to Cecilia pounded in my mind. The relief that Manuela had prevented that disaster was indescribable. I reflected deeply and came to the obvious conclusion that harboring feelings for my best friend's wife was neither right nor appropriate. I needed to forget that madness once and for all, especially now, on the eve of my Senate campaign launch, with Liam and Frederico Ricci as sponsors.

Convicted of my decision, I planned to thank Manuela for her friendship and good sense in preventing me from making a huge mistake. However, the day was hectic, with several meetings with my father's political allies, and I ended up not finding the right moment for it. The unexpected encounter with Manuela, enjoying a romantic dinner with Logan, left me bewildered and strangely unsettled.

The whirlwind of emotions that engulfed me at that moment was difficult to comprehend. Gratitude for Man