Chapter 175 Love triangle

As the weeks went by, Mariama found herself caught between two worlds. With Lucas, she experienced passion and freedom, stolen moments of pure joy. Their affair continued to intensify, each meeting leaving her craving more. One night, they met in a small, discreet hotel on the outskirts of town. As they lay tangled in the sheets, Lucas traced patterns on her skin, his touch sending shivers down her spine. "Run away with me," he murmured suddenly. Mariama propped herself up on an elbow, looking at him in surprise. "What?" Lucas's eyes were intense, burning with an inner fire. "Let's leave all this behind. Start fresh somewhere new, where we don't have to hide." For a moment, Mariama allowed herself to imagine it. A life free from secrets and lies, where she could love Lucas openly. But reality quickly reasserted itself. "Lucas, you know we can't," she said gently. "Our lives are here. Our responsibilities." He sighed, pulling her closer. "I know. But sometimes I dream about it. A