Chapter 28

Contains spoilers

Summary

  • Yara escapes to the back deck after putting her girls to bed for solitude amid the winter nighttime sounds.
  • She finds solace in the ambient noise of the trees, preferring it over any human disturbance.
  • Her husband, Fadi, returns home and approaches her, attempting a casual greeting and kissing her cheek.
  • Despite his efforts to engage in light conversation about her day and dinner, Yara remains distant.
  • She comments on the full moon, attempting to draw Fadi's attention to its beauty.
  • Fadi, however, is more focused on his hunger and looking forward to watching a new episode of "Chicago P.D."
  • Their conversation highlights the routine nature of their lives, centering on work and watching television.
  • Yara reveals to Fadi that her teaching contract was not renewed and her design work will be outsourced.
  • Fadi minimizes the significance of her job loss, suggesting domestic responsibilities could now keep her busy.
  • Yara questions if Fadi values her primarily for the household work she does and the care she provides to their children.
  • Fadi grows frustrated with Yara's perceived negativity, accusing her of twisting his words.
  • He leaves her on the deck, dismissing her concerns as "bullshit" due to his lack of time for such a discussion.
  • After Fadi's departure, Yara reflects on her ability to remain emotionally detached from others to avoid pain, yet acknowledges Fadi's closeness has allowed him to see—but not understand—her pain.
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