The park is a serene escape for Marilena as she walks with Max, her scruffy terrier, soaking in the beauty of the golden afternoon light filtering through the trees. The sounds of children playing and birds chirping fill the air, providing a comforting backdrop to her thoughts. She takes a deep breath, feeling a sense of peace, even as she reflects on her life in the apartment she used to share with Rafael, which now feels like a bittersweet reminder of the past.
But the tranquility doesn't last long. As Marilena nears a shaded area by the fountain, a voice interrupts her thoughts. "Well, if it isn't Christian's girlfriend," the voice drips with sarcasm and thinly veiled hostility.
