Chapter 40
Contains spoilers
Summary
- In the sunroom one morning, Yara is lost in thought while painting until her phone rings with a call from Baba (her father).
- Baba speaks with urgency, questioning Yara about her recent behavior and confronts her about complaints he received from Fadi, Yara's brother.
- Baba accuses Yara of giving Fadi a hard time and acting selfishly, which makes Yara feel a mixture of discomfort and anger.
- Yara, feeling neglected by Baba, challenges him on why he never calls to ask about her wellbeing and only contacts her regarding her brothers.
- Yara refuses to continue following Baba and Fadi's expectations, which prompts Baba to criticize her for acting selfishly like her mother.
- The conversation escalates as Yara confronts Baba about the domestic abuse her mother endured at his hands.
- Baba becomes defensive, shouting and blaming Yara's mother for bringing shame to the family and claims that she deserved the treatment she received.
- Yara refutes Baba's accusation, exhaustedly pointing out the need for acknowledging the truth to overcome shame.
- The chapter reflects the tension between Yara and Baba and highlights the unresolved issues related to their family dynamics and past trauma.