31 Comfort

Calantha sobered after Freiherr had gone. She ran to her bedroom and banged the door hard. Determined to get answers, Rachel followed Calantha to her room and knocked gently on the door. "Calantha, please let me in. We're friends, and I want to understand what's happening with you." Inside the room, Calantha sat on the edge of her bed, lost in a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. She replayed the conversation with Rachel earlier, realizing that she had intended to visit her in-laws to request separation from their son. The weight of the failing relationship and the constant hostility had become unbearable, but now she was uncertain about her next steps. "All I wanted was to be loved." She cried. Confusion enveloped her as she questioned her choices and the path she had once been so sure of. As Rachel's persistent knocking continued, Calantha took a deep breath and finally opened the door. Her eyes were tired, reflecting the turmoil within her. "Rachel, I consider