Chapter 44 " It's Amazing How Love Dissipated

• In the restaurant, the atmosphere is charged with an almost palpable tension. Rebecca struggles to ignore their presence, but it's a difficult battle as they persist in drawing attention to themselves.
• "Hello, everyone. What a surprise to find all of you here," Samantha says, approaching. "Look at this." She extends her hand to display her stunning engagement ring. "What do you think, cousin?"
• "It's truly stunning, exactly what you deserve. My sincere congratulations on your engagement," Rebecca responds with a smile that seems a bit forced.