Chapter146: The new fears

Mayara found herself in a state of deep desolation. Tears flowed incessantly, a clear expression of the pain and sense of betrayal that overwhelmed her. Sitting on the cold floor of her room, the anguish she felt seemed to transport her back to a dark time in her life, before her departure from Santa Helena. It was a feeling she had tried to bury, but now it resurfaced with overwhelming force. The images of Arthur and Anna, along with the cruel words that accompanied them, stirred her emotions in a way she couldn't control. The pain felt physical, as if someone had crushed her heart with an unbearable weight. Mayara felt completely alone, even surrounded by walls that had once been a refuge. She hugged herself, trying to find some comfort within, as sadness enveloped her. The memories of simpler times and moments of happiness with Arthur blended with the cruel reality of the present. The contrast was painful and relentless. Hours passed slowly, and Mayara remained there, lost in her th