Yara congratulates Silas on gaining joint custody of his daughter with the phrase "Alf mabrouk."
They are on a picnic celebrating Silas's custody win, with Yara reflecting on not fearing judgment from others anymore.
The setting is described as scenic with a beautiful lake view, students picnicking nearby and the air filled with fresh, floral scents.
Silas shares the outcome of his morning hearing and his anticipation for spending time with his daughter Olivia again.
Silas and Yara discuss the divorce, custody arrangements, and the impacts on Olivia.
Yara recalls a previous encounter with Olivia and reflects on her daughter's reaction amidst the divorce.
The narrative shifts briefly to Yara's strained relationship with her husband Fadi and their superficial daily interactions.
Yara contemplates on her and Fadi's upcoming anniversary and their lack of real communication, feeling uncertain about everything.
During the picnic, Yara ponders the hardships of divorce and dealing with divided allegiances as a child.
Yara internally compares her situation with Silas’s determination to be a good father post-divorce.
Silas inquires if Yara would consider divorce, stirring a discussion about her family's views and personal fears.
Yara reflects on the consequences of divorce within her family and her mother's affair from her childhood.
Yara feels guilty for not revealing her friendship with Silas to Fadi and worries about resembling her mother.
Silas suggests honesty with Fadi might relieve Yara's guilt, but she is apprehensive about causing more tension.
Yara observes Fadi's distant behavior upon his return home, suspects unspoken issues, and compares her marital dissatisfaction with the comfort of her friendship with Silas.
While contemplating disclosure to Fadi about Silas and her desire for a different marriage dynamic, Yara keeps silent fearing Fadi's reaction.
Yara second guesses her concerns about their relationship, attributing issues to her tendency to overthink.
The chapter concludes with Yara alone in the sunroom, contemplating her feelings and focusing on her painting amidst her personal turmoil.