Finally, unable to contain himself any longer, Christian sets down his fork and turns to Marilena with a serious expression. Taking a deep breath, Christian clears his throat, his gaze locking with Marilena's as he begins to speak. "Marilena, there's something I need to tell you," he starts, his voice steady despite the flutter of nerves in his chest.
Marilena's brow furrows with curiosity as she watches him, her attention fully focused on his words. "What is it, Christian?" She asks, her voice gentle with concern.
Christian takes a deep breath, steeling himself for the conversation ahead. He knows that what he's about to reveal to Marilena could change everything between them, but he also knows that he can't keep hiding the truth from her any longer.
"Marilena, I don't know how to tell you this..." he begins, his voice low but steady. "But before I do, I need you to promise me something."
