A brief pause lingered between them before Senior Max found his voice. His words, once filled with hesitation, now flowed with newfound openness.
"Camilla," he said, his voice gentle yet filled with raw honesty. "I was just a young child when my parents were tragically taken from me during a brutal war. I became an orphan, left with shattered dreams and a profound sense of loss."
Camilla's eyes widened, her heart aching for Max's painful story. The weight he had carried and the scars etched on his soul suddenly became evident.
"Maybe some people know about it," Max continued, his voice quivering with raw emotion. "But being with you and sharing this connection has made me realize the importance of opening up and embracing the healing power of understanding."
