Chapter 51

“Wait,” Maria interjected hastily, her voice laced with urgency, “I've run out of money.”

I rummaged through my wallet and extracted $1,000, extending it towards her with a subtle nod.

“Thank you,” Maria uttered happily. She clasped Gisella's hand firmly, leading her with a sense of purpose. “Come on, let's gather your belongings.”

***

In the confines of the car, Maria maneuvered the steering wheel, her eyes fixed on the road ahead. Gisella sat beside her, her mind swirling with unanswered questions. “Is he your family?” Gisella inquired, her curiosity piqued.

“Nope,” Maria responded with a nonchalant shake of her head, eyes still on the road.

“A boyfriend, perhaps?” Gisella probed further.

Maria let out a light, amused laugh. “No, not at all. We are total strangers, in fact.”

Gisella's brow furrowed in bewilderment. “Did you do something significant for him?”

Maria's laugh resounded in the car again. “Not really. I just exist there, eat, and do very little.”

Gisella's eyes widened in
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