The morning sun spills through the curtains, casting a warm glow on Marilena's bedroom. Stirring from sleep, she reaches for her phone on the nightstand. A sense of urgency tugs at her, an instinct guiding her to the device that connects her to the outside world. With a quick glance at the screen, Marilena dials Vanessa's number.
Vanessa, sitting in her grandmother's cozy apartment in Lisboa, notices Marilena's call flashing on her screen. A moment of hesitation lingers in the air as she contemplates answering. Her fingers hover above the screen, but a wave of unresolved emotions crashes over her. She watches the phone ring, choosing silence over the words left unspoken.
