Chapter 36

Contains spoilers

Summary

  • 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.
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