The Next MorningThe following morning, Adel and Nelly stepped out of the chalet carrying their bags, heading toward the car. Adel stood at the rear of the vehicle, opened the trunk, and placed his suitcase inside. He reached for Nelly’s bag and set it beside his, then closed the trunk and walked to the driver’s door. He opened it, got into the car, sat behind the wheel, and shut the door. Nelly took the seat beside him.Saad emerged from the chalet carrying the baby in her arms and handed the child to Nelly. Nelly received the baby with a smile and said,“Thank you, Saad.”“Goodbye,” Saad replied.Nelly closed the car door. Adel said,“Goodbye, Saad.”The car pulled away, leaving the resort behind—leaving behind moments of joy, memories heavy with betrayal, and leaving Saad as well, who stood smiling, behaving as though nothing at all weighed upon her.Saad turned toward the chalet door, opened it, and went inside. She paused for a few seconds at the threshold, watching the car as it
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