Chapter134:Distinct Paths

Several days had passed, and the tension seemed to grow by the moment, enveloping everyone in the Halley mansion. The atmosphere was heavy, and interactions among the people had become increasingly distant and cold. What once were friendly and comfortable dialogues were now just uncomfortable silences and avoided glances. Mayara felt the weight of this change more than anyone else. Arthur's departure had left a void in her routine, but it wasn't just his absence that made everything harder. The constant internal conflicts and the looming threat of Santiago hanging over everyone left her nervous and always on edge. Celina, who used to be Mayara's anchor, was also more distant, caught up in her own concerns. Guilherme and Sabrina were immersed in whispered conversations, exchanging looks that spoke more than words, while Diego seemed to isolate himself more and more, grappling with his own issues. Even as the days passed, the threat of Santiago and the memory of recent events did not dis